History of the “ Dayspring.” —* 65 
sions were not less important in Australia than on the mission 
field. She had, in fact, two mission fields—one in the New 
Hebrides, and another in the colonies ; and I think I am justi- 
fied in saying, that her influence for good, in Melbourne and 
other colonial seaports, was as important in its place as her 
work among the islands from Aneityum to Santo. Itis too soon 
to say, at present, what should be done for the future; but the 
history of the ‘“‘ Dayspring” shows what can be done ; and let 
us hope and pray that Christians in Australia may never 
forget what they can do, and should do, for these dark islands 
of the sea. 
