Memoirs of the Life of the Rev John Williams Missionary to Polynesia
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WILLIAMS. 217 cheered by the evidence it suf^lied of the gracious guidance of God, he resolved to improve it to the utmost, and to exert himself for the destruction of a tyranny so injurious. With this purpose, and with the full confidence of success, he steer- ed for Sapapalii, the residence of the principal chief, Malie- toa ; but a contrary wind compelled them to anchor in a bay, which s^peared to promise a quiet haven. Here, the won- der of the natives at what they saw and heard; their deli...ght at the prospect of receiving teachers, and the zeal of Fauea and his wife, who while on board and when on shore, were incessantly and eloquently proclaiming to their countrymen,, the high praises of the missionaries, and the excellence of their religion^ deeply interested and gready cheered the voy- agers. But their stay at this place was short ; for, just after they bad landed, the vessel began to drag her anchor ; and, al» though exhausted by their previous labDrs, they were compel- led to renew them, and pursue their voya^ Early on the following morning, they reached Sapapahu Malietoa, its principd chief, was then with his warriors at Upolu ; but his brother, Tamalelangi, with a multitude of natives, immediate- ly boarded the vessel, and, having learned her errand, he manifested great delight, and instandy despatched a messen- ger for his brother.
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