SAMUEL MARSDEN. 
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Mr. King, one of the original pioneers left by Mr. Marsden, 
died in 1854, having thus been nearly forty years at his post. 
What changes did that good old man see ; what difficulties 
had he had to contend with ! he removed from Rangihu about 
a mile further up the bay, to Tepuna, a more suitable locality, 
and there this faithful laborer in the Lord's vineyard lived 
and died. 
On the Monday morning, he landed the teachers, — the 
natives had selected a spot, and on this they were located, 
Mr. Marsden, however, remained with them until the end of 
February, to see them properly settled, and then returned to 
Sydney. It is not my intention to dwell on Mr. Marsden' s 
ministry in New South Wales, further than in his connection 
with the New Zealand Mission ; otherwise it would enlarge 
this sketch beyond its proper limits ; but even when at home. 
New Zealand was not forgotten. An important service was 
rendered to the cause by his establishing an industrial school 
for the Maori ; in the interval between his first and second 
visit, he had as many as twenty-four natives under his care, 
and he reported that they had all conducted themselves to 
his entire satisfaction. 
It is pleasing to see how firm this good man's faith was 
that the time had come, when heathen darkness was to give 
way to Christian light. “ I believe," said he, “ that the time 
is now come for these nations to be called into the outward 
church at least, the way is clear. Divine goodness will pro- 
vide the means for their instruction. I admit that many 
difficulties will be met with on all untried ground ; and that 
the wisest men will sometimes mistake the right way of 
accomplishing their objects, with respect to a nation which 
has had no intercourse with the civilized world ; yet these 
difficulties will be overcome, under the blessing of God, by 
constant perseverance ; and I have no doubt but this will be 
the case in the present instance with regard to New Zealand. 
Time will make this matter more easy ; the work is now be- 
gun — the foundation is laid — and I hope we shall soon see 
the structure arise." 
On the 26th July, 1819, Mr. Marsden again sailed for New 
