Opotiki.
Vicar: Sev, W. H. Bawdtn. The following letter of farewell lias been, received from our recent missioner and the remembrance greatly appreciated by our people. "My dear friends, — Before leaving the shores of New Zealand, I am writ-
ing these few lines to. wish you goodbye. It was the greatest privilege and joy to me to be allowed to bring God's glorious message to you m this memorable Mission of Help to the church m New Zealand. "I shall carry back to England the happiest memories of my visit to this beautiful country, and of all the generous hospitality and hearty friendship which has been so universally extended to us during our four months sojourn and work here; and I shall often remember you all m my prayers. "May God keep you abiding m His love and fill you with all joy and peace m believing; may He give you power to overcome all evil, and courage to witness nobly for Him ; and may He use you m the extension of His Kingdom both m your own parish and m the wide field of the world This is my earnest desire. — Yours, most sincerely, Cecil db Caretrkt.
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Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume I, Issue 8, 1 February 1911, Page 16
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198Opotiki. Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume I, Issue 8, 1 February 1911, Page 16
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