William Gill

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

The success of the gospel in the Pacific in the 19th century is still almost unparalleled in the history of Christianity. Ever since, Christians have been thrilled at the accounts of the triumphs of the gospel of peace among savage cannibals, and the heroism of the missionaries in the face of death. Many evangelists were murdered, and others succumbed to disease. But more always rose to take their place, working fearlessly to win 'Gems for the Redeemer's crown' from the coral islands of the Pacific. In this volume of 'Gems from the Coral Islands', missionary William Gill tells of the faith, the struggles, and the triumphs of these pioneer evangelists and their converts in the New Hebrides and New Caledonia. He also gives a fascinating glimpse of life in general in these tropical islands, in the earliest days after their discovery. Volume two, a history of missions in the Cook Islands and Niue, is also available. "Written with graphic power and possesses the most thrilling interest".

This is the story of the triumphs of the gospel in the Cook Islands (Hervey and Penrhyn Isles) and Niue (Savage Island) in the 19th century. From cannibal savages, many of these islanders were transformed into exemplary Christians, and fearless heralds of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The fascinating story of their progress is told here with sympathy and enthusiasm by the author, who was himself a missionary among them. "The story of the gospel's progress in the islands of the Pacific, and the great moral and social revolution thence resulting has no parallel save in the Acts of the Apostles. With such materials, and with the experiences of sixteen years' labours amid the scenes he describes, Mr. Gill has produced a work of thrilling interest." "Filled with most interesting accounts of the wonderful works of God, and triumphs of his gospel." Volume 1, an account of the beginning of gospel work in Western Polynesia (The New Hebrides and New Caledonia), is also available.