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could be advanced by attending it.—But* the views and 
ceremonies connected with death, and with the disposal 
of the body, either in the pagan or Christian manner, are 
unimportant in comparison with the change in the indi¬ 
viduals who have died, and the views and anticipations 
which, under these systems, different individuals have 
entertained. One thing, of all I have read or heard,” 
said the aged and venerable Matahira, ^^now supports 
my mind : Christ has said, I am the way.” 
“ He the beloved Son, 
The Son beloved, Jesus Christ, 
The Father gave, 
That we through him might live,^’ 
was sung by another in the native language, with the last 
breath she%rew. ^‘1 am happy, I am happy,” were among 
the last words of the late distinguished regent of the 
Sandwich Islands, These are expressions no pagan ever 
used, in looking forward to his dissolution. They result 
alone from the effects which the mercy of God in Christ 
is adapted to kindle in our hearts, augmented by grati¬ 
tude to Him who hath brought life and immortality to 
light. 
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