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to be resigned to the Divine will, and to commit all His ways
to God. Mrs M received the box you were so kind as to send her
by Mr Bernie's vessel and all her little things safe which were
very acceptable to them all. We are all thro' mercy pretty
well. Mrs M is considerablly recoved from what she was.
She has no use in one arm but is able to attend to the
concerns of the family. I was very happy that she was
so far recovered, as to allow me to visit New Zealand.
It is wonderful how divine Providence opens a way for
me to accomplish my desires for the promotion of his Gospel.
For many years I have ardently wished to visit New Zealand
but I had neither pecunary means, nor could I gain permiss
ion from the government here. Mr Vale coming out
as clergyman I obtained leave of absence for four months.
I had previously proposed a
came I could well command> however
I ventured, & hope that I shall now be able to call
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was compelled to borrow. I intend her to fly over these seas
like the dove, with the olive branch, to carry the good tidings
of salvation to all these Islands. You will be gratified with my account
of New Zealand, as it will give you an idea what state the people are
in. [?} have never seen anything of civil life, or known any thing
of the gospel. I slept in fafety amongst these cannibals, & was received
in every part with the warmest [?] of friendship; & have no doubt
that these are a people who will be brought into the church of Christ;
I shall refer to you my narrative for particulars
I am afraid will not answer this Colony as a pious man
he will wish the taste of the people; he is very light & trifling &
partial to low company. He seldom visits me or my colleagues.
I am by no means satisfied with him, & Have told him he had
determination, but ??
acceptable ? I kindness
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from you