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agents from whatever station he chooses, and 
uses them just so long as he sees fit,) as a 
principal instrument in subverting idol-worship, 
introducing Christianity, and establishing a code 
of laws founded on the principles of true religion ; 
he is therefore to be considered, if not a father, 
undoubtedly as a benefactor to his country. Po- 
mare was not averse to religious conversation and 
devotional engagements ; we conversed very freely 
together the last time I saw him, which was about 
two months before his death. He expressed his 
apprehensions of the increase of his disorder, but 
did not think it likely to prove fatal; he was 
shortly afterwards removed to Tahiti, where he 
died. During his illness, he was attended by 
Mr. Crook, who reminded him, in their last con¬ 
versation, of the number and magnitude of his 
sins, and directed him to Jesus Christ, who 
alone could save his soul: all the reply he made 
was, “ Jesus Christ alone,” and in about an hour 
afterwards expired. 
The lamentations of his friends, and of the 
people around, were great; a new tomb was 
erected for his remains, near the large chapel he 
had built at Papaoa. Messrs. Nott, Davies, and 
Henry, the senior Missionaries in the island, per¬ 
formed the religious services at his funeral, which 
was attended by all the Missionaries, and mul¬ 
titudes of the people. Mr. Nott, who had been in 
habits of closest intimacy with him, and had better 
opportunities of understanding his character than 
others, deeply regretted his departure. No one 
felt the loss of his assistance more than Mr. Nott, 
who was principally employed in translations of 
the scripture. For this department Pomare was 
well qualified, and always ready to render the 
