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Resolutions for the independent Support of the Ministry-Praiseworthy
instance of Hawaiian Gratitude-Mr. Green's Experiment at Makawao
-Beneficial Results - Reasonings of Natives-Union of Faith and
Works-Affecting Tests of Christianity-Resolves of Pastors prepara-
tory to Independency-Initiatory Steps-Remarkable Consummation in
the Jubilee Year of the Nineteenth Century..
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CHAPTER V.
A GLANCE AT THE PROVINCE AND RESULT OF MISSIONS IN THE HEART OF THE
PACIFIC, AND A VISIT TO THE PALACE OF THE SUN.
A passing Tribute to the true modern Apostles-Character of Protestant
Civilization-Theory and Practice at Wailuku-History and Progress of
the Female Seminary-Province of Woman in the work of Civilization
-How fulfilled-Examination of Schools-Hawaiian Girls-Trip to the
Crater of Hale-a-ka-la-We reach the Brim-Novel Scene opened at the
Top-Spectacle of Grandeur and Glory presented by the Clouds-A
Play-ground for the Youth of Heaven-Feelings belonging to such a
Position-Man's Nothingness and the Creator's Glory-Rhapsody of
Rowland Hill-Luther's View of the majestic Vault of God-Lesson we
learned from the lofty Look-out of Hale-a-ka-la-A Sight from the Cliffs
of Eternity-Montgomery's Imprecation-We are let down safely--We
pass to the Sugar-making on East Maui-Farming Lands-Horseback
Route through Haiku-Sand-hills and ancient Golgotha-Reflections on
a Skull-Evidence of former Culture and dense Population-Present
Record of Deaths and Births-Mortality of the Year 1848 by Measles--
Culture of Rice by Chinamen-Fine Appearance of the Garden and
Terraces of Wailuku-Entertainment at the Seminary-Sports with the
Children
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CHAPTER VI.
SKETCHES OF THE BLIND PREACHER AND THE BIRTH-PLACE OF KAAHUMANU,
IN EAST MAUI.
The Law of Compensation illustrated-Memorials of the first Convert to
Christianity-His Birth and Boyhood-Early Deformity and Loss of
Sight-Skill in the Hula-Adoption by the Court as a Buffoon-Aban-
doned to perish-Dawning of the Day-spring-He hears of Christ-He
turns to the Pono-The Chiefs send for him to make Sport-Memorable
Answer-Journal respecting him- Affecting Attitude-Divine Sov-
ereignty exemplified-Probation for the Church-Record of his Exami-
nation-First-fruits-He grows and endures-Light breaks-Light is
withdrawn-He is thrown upon Memory-He hides the Word of God
-Acquires extraordinary Strength and Tenacity of Memory-Labors
effectively with the Missionaries-Is licensed to preach the Gospel-
Account of one of his Sermons-Power as a Preacher-Surprise of the
Missionaries-Resources of Illustration-Ministry in Honuaula-Life
and Death-We pass and ponder his Field of Labor-Supposed Mental
Exercises in his Blindness-We proceed to Hana-Remarkable Road
over Clinkers-How made, and by whom-After-streams from the Vol-
cano-The Warfare of a Night-Victory to the Ukulele-A Chief of the
olden Time-A Dance at Kaupo-Perils by Canoe-Sketches of the Mis-
sionary Station of Hana-Natural Features and Productions-Riding
up to the Clouds-Cave where Kaahumanu was born-Two strange
Things in the Kingdom of Nature and Kingdom of Grace-A volcanic
Bathing-house.. Page 127
CHAPTER VII.
ADVENTURE, ESCAPE, AND ARRIVAL AT MOLÓKAI.
We embark in the double Canoe-Sudden Catastrophe-Men swept over-
board-A special Providence-How we are saved-A Traveller's Hymn
-Emotions of Gratitude and Impulses of Obedience-Behavior of the
Natives-Effect of Familiarity with Danger-Remark of Butler-The
Psalm of Life-The fatal Sequel of another Disaster-Conflict with the
Sharks-They win the Day-The Raft rises-Few escape-We gain the
Reef-Lagoons for Fish-How to make abstract Numbers concrete-
Reefs described-Spiritual Analogies and Lessons derived-Rules for
the Navigator-The Divine Pilot-Ocean of Futurity-Site of the Mo-
lokai Mission--Head-quarters of Æolus-A Missionary's Grapery-The
two Vineyards, Natural and Moral-Division of Labor-Church and
School-Industrial Enterprise-The Maids of Molokai-Native Costume
versus the Foreign-Court Fashion and Rules of Dress-The Queen's
Way of Conformity-Criticism on the fashionable Habiliments of the
Sex-Honest Remonstrance and Satire by Dana
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CHAPTER VIII.
THE CORAL MASONRY AND CORALS OF MOLOKAI AND OTHER PARTS OF THE
ISLAND WORLD OF THE PACIFIC.
Curious Work of Zoophytes-Sub-marine Gardens described — Living
Specimens exhibited-Letting a Crab out of Prison-How the Corals
grow-Theory for the Formation of a Coral Island-The Tumuli of a
buried Continent - Evidence of a re-elevatory Process - Geological
Phenomena not accounted for-Observations of Williams, the Martyr
of Eromanga-Effect of Electricity in precipitating the Particles of
Lime in Sea-water-Instances adduced-The Part it may have in the
Formation of Reefs-Views of Sir David Brewster examined-Mixture
of Fancy and Fact-Experiments of Peyronnel-Philosophical Analysis
-Secrets of Nature's Laboratory-Results of Coral Architecture-As-
tonishing Amount of Matter solidified-Observations of Captain Flinders
-Conditions necessary to the Perfection of Coral-The Coral Builders
watched-Work described-Banks reared-World-matter-Half-way
Island-Coral Formations of Rimatara-Honolulu Reef-Mediterranean
and Red Sea Coral-Rate of Growth-Effect of Light-Agents that re-
duce it-Indian Ocean Coral-Appearance of a Reef between the Tides
-Millions of Worms observed-Facts gathered from Navigators-Coral
of Prose and of Poetry-Moss Corals by the Microscope-Zoophytic
Tribes classified by the Geologist of the U. S. Exploring Squadron-
Scientific Deductions-Fejee Island Reefs described-Vast Size of in-
dividual Specimens-Notices of the Kingsmill Group-Vast Depth of
Soundings off the Reef-Uses of Coral-Natural and Esthetic Ends
served
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CHAPTER IX.
REMINISCENCES OF LAHAINALUNA, AND SKETCHES OF THE FIRST HAWAIIAN
COLLEGE.
We recross the Molokai Channel by Canoe-Sketch of an Hawaiian Col-
lege-Internal Economy and Discipline-Origin and History-Faculty
and Course of Study-Intention of the Founders-Ability and Useful-
ness of the first Graduates-Laws ahead of Morals-Wisdom not always
married to the Wise-Prudence not limited to the Prudential-A Revo-
lution in Progress-Signs of the Times-Entente Cordiale-Natural
Differences of Opinion among Missionaries-A Pastor's Expedient to
sound the Knowledge of his Flock-Great Difficulty of being simple
enough in the exhibition of Truth-Remarkable Answers of Natives-
Heathen Destitution of common Ideas-Consequent Inappreciation of
Scripture Similar Experience of Missionaries in the East-Remarkable
Cases in Proof-Fruits of the great Revival-Reasonings of practical
Men-Sources of correct Information-How to find the Meridian of
Truth-Illustration from the working of Longitude by Lunars .... 198
CHAPTER X.
HAWAIIAN LITERATURE AND LETTER-WRITERS.
Number of printed Works in the Hawaiian Tongue-Literary Contribu-
tions of Natives-Newspapers in the Vernacular-An original Work on
Hawaiian History-Installation of Native Ministers-A Collection of old
Meles-Translation of an original Song on the Creation-Specimens of
Cupid's Epistolography-Letter from a Damsel of Lahaina-Others from
Students of the Seminary-Samples of the Hawaiian Madrigal-A Let-·
ter from the Hilo School-girls-Others from Teachers in Kohala—Cu-
rious Vernacular Idioms-Letters from Men of Hawaii to a Society of
Ladies in America-Comments and Correspondences-Unique Epistle
from a Native Teacher-Ingenuous working of regenerated Minds-A
Study for the Philosopher-A Trophy of Triumph for the Christian
Other Specimens of Hawaiian Literature Cheering Proofs of
Progress....
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CHAPTER XI.
RIDE AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU, AND NOTES BY THE WAY.
We return to Honolulu-Festivities of the Anniversary of Independence
-Effect upon Public Morals-Natural hankering after the Leeks and
Flesh-pots of Heathenism-Converts from Paganism now and in the
Apostles' day, one and the same-Comparison Instituted-We mount
for Kaneohe-Visit by the Way to the Country Villa of the King and
Chiefs-Work, Trial, and Reward of the Pastor at Kaneohe-Mistaken
Timidity in admitting to the Church-Arguments for and against-Cor-
roborative Views of Isaac Taylor-Practical working of an open Church
Polity and a close one contrasted-Going to Egypt for the Corn of
Scandal-Much ado about Nothing-Leonato to Antonio-We halt at
Waialua-Contrasts of Natural Scenery-Kaneohe the supposed Pit of
an old Volcano-Toilsome Descent-Picturesque View from its Brink-
Face of the Country between the two Stations-Hospitality of a Teacher
at Hauula-Deportment of Natives met with on the Way-The stale
Charge of Hypocrisy considered-No new Thing for Religion to be
pressed into the Service of Selfishness-Examples of double Dealing in
the Pacific, by Foreigners-Prevalent Forms of Self-deception among
the Natives-Causes assigned-Treatment of Cases when discovered―
Rigor of Church Discipline-The Usages of the Church an Education
for Republicanism-The future Republic of the Pacific-A Prophecy
ventured... 244
CHAPTER XII.
SIDE VIEWS OF HAWAIIAN CHARACTER AND DESTINY.
Relative Position and Fortunes of the Posterity of Shem and Japheth-
Practical Bearing upon the Labors of Missionaries-The ground Princi-
ple of Success-Variety of Talents called into Exercise--How to be be-
loved and useful-Study of Books versus the Study of Human Nature
-Something had and Something wanting at Waialua — A Maxim
gathered from Observation-Management of Cases of Casuistry-A
common Weakness commented upon-Difference of Behavior between
sentimental and genuine Sorrow-The acting of a fine Mind when Sin
or Grief-stricken, and that of a coarse Mind-The Hawaiian Infirmity
illustrated by a Fact-The Pea-hen everywhere-Native Volubility and
Destitution of Shame-Charities of the Waialua Church-A Manual La-
bor School-How established and why abandoned-We journey to Ewa
-A successful Experiment at Self-support-Remarkable Proof of Dis-
interestedness-Progress reported-Honor to whom Honor is due-Fact
and Cause of the Nation's Decay-Alarming Statistics-Report of a Com-
mittee on Moral Reform-Responsibility of Foreigners who have fed the
National Vice-Moral Strength of the Government now and formerly-
Suppression of Vice the Duty of Magistrates-Plea of Virtue and Hu-
manity-Sophisms of the Selfish and Impure-Righteous Reasonings
of the Duke in the moral Play of Measure for Measure.... Page 262
CHAPTER XIII.
RETROSPECTIVE VIEW OF A QUARTER CENTURY IN THE HEART OF THE
PACIFIC.
We join Ship and weigh Anchor-Life and the World seen from Below
and from Aloft--Differences in the View made by Differences in the
Position and personal Estate of the Beholder-Light from Eternity col-
ored by the stained Glass of the Mind-Hope for the Convalescent-
Holding a Telescope to the Past-The great Landmarks-Astonishing
Statistics of Progress-Consecutive Review of Civilization and Chris-
tianity in the Heart of the Pacific-Detail of Results and Fruits, Eco-
nomic, Literary, and Religious-Work to be done Projected-True Rela-
tion and Uses of the Sandwich Islands to America-Necessary leaning
of the one upon the other for Years to come-Disastrous Effects to be
apprehended if the Prop should be withdrawn-The true Policy of the
Christian Church in the Missionary Enterprise-Purposes of Providence
in the Island World-Chain of Events-Outlook upon the Future-
Probable Type of Society-Transplanted Puritanism-Strict Sabbath-
keeping-Anecdote of the Governor of Oahu-Facts illustrative of Na-
tional Habits-First Law the Decalogue-A Change too great to be
credited-To whom and what the People ascribe it-Unbounded Con-
fidence reposed in their religious Teachers-First Experiments by the
Chiefs-Fruits of the Trial-Unparalleled Instance of a moral Ascend-
ency-Illustrative Anecdote of the present King-Traducers silenced