11 a. m. I preached on the parable of the Prodigal Son, after which the Rev. S. Waldron concluded the meeting. It was a time of rejoicing to many souls. At 3 p. m., held a class meeting:Bro. John Sunday assisted. At our evening prayer meeting we invited any who were burdened and heavy laden to come forward, and we would pray for them; about half a dozen advanced, amongst whom was a conjuress, who had formerly practised her witchcraft, and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Feeling the weight of her sins, and the force of truth, she cried to the Lord in the bitterness of her soul for mercy; we all prayed for her, and in about half an hour she experienced the pardoning love of God. She rose up rejoicing and praising God, for having brought her to the knowlege of this good religion, and said she would now always worship the Great Spirit as we worshipped Him. She then fell to the floor, and laid for about six hours without any signs of life; when she came to she expressed a great deal of joy. Many of the brethren professed to experience a deeper work of grace in their hearts.
Wednesday 9th. — Accompanied Brother Waldron to the Big Island. Held a meeting with the people. In the evening, visited and prayed with some of the Indians in their houses — found it very profitable.
Thursday 10th. — Elder Case arrived about noon, when the Indians shewed how glad they were to see him, by every man, woman, and child, coming out of their houses to take a peep at their spiritual father. Keehemakahdawekoonahya[1] (the big black-coat man.) In the evening, Elder Case spoke to us on the goodness of God in sparing our lives and bringing us together once more. He also related the happy death of Mr. Cunningham, who died last Sabbath in the triumphs of faith. The brethren paid great attention. Wm. Beaver interpreted.
- ↑ The signification of a minister of authority.
