The success of the gospel in the Pacific in the 19th century is still almost unparalleled in the history of Christianity. Ever since, Christians have been thrilled at the accounts of the triumphs of the gospel of peace among savage cannibals, and the heroism of the missionaries in the face of death. Many evangelists were murdered, and others succumbed to disease. But more always rose to take their place, working fearlessly to win 'Gems for the Redeemer's crown' from the coral islands of the Pacific. In this volume of 'Gems from the Coral Islands', missionary William Gill tells of the faith, the struggles, and the triumphs of these pioneer evangelists and their converts in the New Hebrides and New Caledonia. He also gives a fascinating glimpse of life in general in these tropical islands, in the earliest days after their discovery. Volume two, a history of missions in the Cook Islands and Niue, is also available. "Written with graphic power and possesses the most thrilling interest".

This is the story of the triumphs of the gospel in the Cook Islands (Hervey and Penrhyn Isles) and Niue (Savage Island) in the 19th century. From cannibal savages, many of these islanders were transformed into exemplary Christians, and fearless heralds of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The fascinating story of their progress is told here with sympathy and enthusiasm by the author, who was himself a missionary among them. "The story of the gospel's progress in the islands of the Pacific, and the great moral and social revolution thence resulting has no parallel save in the Acts of the Apostles. With such materials, and with the experiences of sixteen years' labours amid the scenes he describes, Mr. Gill has produced a work of thrilling interest." "Filled with most interesting accounts of the wonderful works of God, and triumphs of his gospel." Volume 1, an account of the beginning of gospel work in Western Polynesia (The New Hebrides and New Caledonia), is also available.

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Title: Erminia. A poem.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Thompson, William Gill; 1821. 45 p.; 8 . 11602.ff.20.(4.)

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