...received a grateful salutation from every canoe that approached us. Some of the natives cried out, " Good is the word of God : it is now well with Aitutaki! The good word has taken root at Aitutaki! " Finding, however, that we did not repose entire confidence in their assertions, some held up their...

...received a grateful salutation rom every canoe that approached os. Some of the natives cried out, ' Good is the word of God: it is now well with Aitutaki! The good word has taken root at Aitutaki!' Finding, however, that we did not repose entire confidence in their assertions, some held up their...

...filled with men crowded around the vessel, saluting the missionaries with such expressions as these, " Good is the Word of God ; it is now well with Aitutaki ! The good word has taken root at Aitutaki." The teachers soon came on board and informed Mr. Williams of the destruction of the idols and temples,...

...he next approached their shores, his vessel was surrounded by canoes, the crews of which shouted, " Good is the word of God; it is now well with Aitutaki; the good word has taken root at Aitutaki." Some holding up their hats, of European make, and others their spellingbooks, as proofs of their assertion....

...he next approached their shores, his vessel was surrounded by canoes, the crews of which shouted, " Good is the word of God ! It is now well with Aitutaki ; the good word has taken root in Aitutaki ;" some holding up their hats, of European make, and others their spelling-books, as proofs...

...out to re-visit the Island of Aitutaki. On their arrival they were saluted with the glad tidings : ' Good is the word of God — it is now well with Aitutaki.' ' The good word has taken root at Aitutaki.' A neat thatched chapel was erected. A ringing sound, produced by striking an axe with a stone, was...

...idols. The work was done. Every canoe that came near, gave him a grateful salutation. Some cried " Good is the word of God ; it is now well with Aitutaki ! — The good word has taken root at Aitutaki ! " As Mr. Williams did not seem to believe them, some held up their hats to show that they were beginning...

...received a grateful salutation from every canoe that approached us. Some of the natives cried out, "Good is the word of God : it is now well with Aitutaki! The good word has taken root at Aitutaki!" Finding, however, that we did not repose entire confidence in their assertions, some held up their...

...the shore, a crowd of canoes came alongside, and the welcome salutation was heard from many voices, " Good is the word of God ; it is now well with Aitutaki ; the good word has taken root at Aitutaki." The whole aspect of things was changed. Lascivious songs had been the greeting which met him at his...

...received a graceful salutation from every canoe that approached us. Some of tho natives cried out, ' Good is the Word of God ; it is now well with Aitutaki. The good word has taken root at Aitutaki.' Finding, however, that wo did not repose entire confidence in CHRONICLE OF THB their assertions, some...