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against it ; and that, in spite of the opposition of 
the powers of darkness, it will proceed, till the 
headstone shall be brought forth, with shoutings, 
crying, Grace, grace, unto it! 
Thus concludes, as given by the Residents 
themselves at the desire of the Home Committee, 
a Report of the Establishment, and Increase of 
the Society’s Third Station in New Zealand. 
Paihia is important, from its local situation ; not 
because natives are living in the immediate neigh- 
bourhood ; but, because it is neutral ground, on 
which contending parties can meet and settle their 
differences. Tliis Station, from its proximity to 
the harbour, has suffered much from the conduct 
of the masters and crews of vessels. The members 
of the Mission have been compelled to make a 
bold stand against all the encroachments of these 
persons ; and they have ever set their face, as a 
flint, against all the iniquity which abounds among 
Europeans and Americans in this lawless land. 
Had they given way, or by any means ceased to 
censure the conduct of by far the greater portion 
of the New-Zealand traders or of the crews of 
whaling-vessels, they might as well have aban- 
doned their work, and left, for ever, the place 
where they are now residing. As it is, the cause 
of God and of Truth is prevailing; opposition 
loses its power ; and the deeds of the wicked are 
done, comparatively, in secret. No surer sign can 
be given of each party’s knowing that they are 
