The Pioneer Missionary; Life of the Rev. Nathaniel Turner, Missionary in New Zealand, Tonga, and Australia
The Pioneer Missionary; Life of the Rev. Nathaniel Turner, Missionary in New Zealand, Tonga, and Australia

Author: J. G. Turner

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781230446622

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 edition. Excerpt: ... The "James " conveyed also many pleasing letters from friends in Hobart Town, who desired his return to labour amongst them. Their grateful memory of his labours, and affectionate interest in his welfare, were a comfort to him. Saturday's entry is as follows: --" Busy all the week with the new brethren getting on shore luggage and Mission stores. Have been kept in a holy, happy state of mind. Very much blessed at class last evening. Mr. Bumby led the meeting, and I could not but admire his talents, and glorify the grace of God in him. Have given tickets to six classes to-day, besides other engagements. My physical nature seems ready to sink, but the Lord gives me strength for all my work." On their first Sabbath the new Missionaries witnessed a fine illustration of the power of the Gospel. "Sunday, 24th.--Had a large attendance of natives at the early prayer-meeting. Never did I hear more appropriate addresses to the throne of mercy than from several natives recently converted from heathenism. An overflowing congregation at eleven. I read prayers, and Mr. Hobbs preached a good sermon on the Lord's Supper. The notorious Kai Toke (' worm-eater') was present for the first time. At the close of the service I requested Wiramu Patene (William Barton) to pray. In his prayer he particularly remembered Kai Toke, and earnestly entreated the Lord to give him a new heart. Here was literally a converted heathen praying for his enemy; for Kai Toke had a short time before shot two of Barton's praying companions, and had sent three bullets through the blanket he had worn at the time. The English service was well attended. Mr. Bumby preached a most excellent sermon from, 'I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content.' After the native...

The Pioneer Missionary; Life of the REV. Nathaniel Turner, Missionary in New Zealand, Tonga, and Australia
The Pioneer Missionary; Life of the REV. Nathaniel Turner, Missionary in New Zealand, Tonga, and Australia

Author: J. G. Turner

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-04-22

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9781354307465

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The Pioneer Missionary
The Pioneer Missionary

Author: J. G. Turner

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2014-02

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9781294600862

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The Pioneer Missionary
The Pioneer Missionary

Author: J. G. Turner

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-14

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9780266305163

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Excerpt from The Pioneer Missionary: Life of the Rev. Nathaniel Turner, Missionary in New Zealand, Tonga, and Australia Very partially, and only incidentally. The book purports sim ply to be the Life of a godly and useful man. The writer's. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Ma'afu, Prince of Tonga, Chief of Fiji
Ma'afu, Prince of Tonga, Chief of Fiji

Author: John Spurway

Publisher: ANU Press

Published: 2015-02-23

Total Pages: 735

ISBN-13: 1925021181

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Enele Ma`afu, son of Aleamotu`a, Tu`i Kanokupolu, grew up during a time of unprecedented social and political change in Tonga following the advent of Christianity. Moving to Lau, Fiji, in 1847 when he was about 21, he skilfully exploited kinship links to establish a power base there and in eastern Cakaudrove. His achievements were recognised in 1853 when his cousin King Tupou I appointed Ma`afu as Governor of the Tongans in Fiji. Acting as a putative champion of the lotu, Ma`afu undertook successful military campaigns elsewhere in Fiji and, after adding the Yasayasa Moala and the Exploring Isles to the nascent Lauan state, he was able to establish the Tovata ko Lau, a union of Lau, Cakaudrove and Bua, with himself as head. His power was formally recognised in 1869 when the Lauan chiefs appointed him as Tui Lau, a new title in the polity of Fiji. Ma`afu was now able to challenge Cakobau for the mastery of Fiji. After serving as Viceroy during the farcical planter oligarchy known as the Kingdom of Fiji, Ma`afu underwent a severe humiliation when, in order to maintain his power in Lau, he was forced to accede to the wishes of Fiji’s other great chiefs in offering their islands to Great Britain. He would end his days as Roko Tui Lau, a ‘subordinate administrator’ in the Crown Colony of Fiji, presiding over a province characterised by corruption and maladministration but where the legacy of his earlier innovative land reforms has endured.