Te Kopara 21

Te Kopara 21

(Maori Version at Papers Past.)

[3] Te Kopara, Number 21, Gisborne, July, 1915.

‘Iti te Kopara, kai takirikiri ana i runga i te Kahikatea.’
Although the Bellbird is small, he plucks at the Kahikatea. [cf Nga Pepeha 908]

THE HOLY BIBLE (VI).

When you have obtained a Bible keep in mind the reason why this treasure was given to you. In it St Paul says that it is ‘the word of truth, the gospel of our salvation’ (Ephesians 1.13). According to St Peter it is the means whereby a person is born anew as a child of God (1 Peter 1.23). According to the Apostle James ‘it has power to save our souls’ (James 1.21). Here also are the stories given by God for people to believe, about the love of God who sent his Son to give eternal life to all who believe in him.

Te Kopara 20

Te Kopara 20

(Maori Version at Papers Past.)

[3] Te Kopara, Number 20, Gisborne, June, 1915.

‘Iti te Kopara, kai takirikiri ana i runga i te Kahikatea.’

Although the Bellbird is small, he plucks at the Kahikatea. [cf Nga Pepeha 908]

THE HOLY BIBLE (V)

There is an occupation which is providing much treasure for those in Hauraki who are working at it; it is hard work involving going down into the depths of the earth. If the ore is found it is brought up and pounded into small pieces, into dust, then the man finds his treasure. Such is the man’s craving that he gives no thought to the hard work that is involved in getting it.

Te Kopara 19

Te Kopara 19

(Maori Version at Papers Past.)

[3] Te Kopara, Number 19, Gisborne, May, 1915.

‘Iti te Kopara, kai takirikiri ana i runga i te Kahikatea.’

Although the Bellbird is small, he plucks at the Kahikatea. [cf Nga Pepeha 908]

HUI OF THE MAORI CHURCH OF THE WAIAPU DISTRICT

Held at Whangara on 15th February, 1915.

The Bishop’s Address.

My brothers, ministers and representatives of the people, I am gratified that we are meeting together at this hui. It is my wish and my prayer that our hui will produce much fruit. It will be good to discuss the contents of the motions. It will also be good to stimulate the ministers and the people in the work. That will be the fruit of our meeting together in humility and love.

Te Kopara 18

Te Kopara 18

(Maori Version at Papers Past.)

[3] Te Kopara, Number 18, Gisborne, April, 1915.

‘Iti te Kopara, kai takirikiri ana i runga i te Kahikatea.’

Although the Bellbird is small, he plucks at the Kahikatea. [cf Nga Pepeha 908]

KING GEORGE

The Action of a Leader.

People, you have heard of an important matter that is being dealt with at present. It is not a new matter, but during this time of war, that is, just recently it has occupied the thoughts of the leaders of the English Empire. That matter is something we are very familiar with – the prohibition of alcohol. Perhaps you will tell us to take on a different issue saying that it is an issue of the past. But we would make it clear to you that although the issue is an old one it is one that comes up in different ways at various times.

Te Kopara 17

Te Kopara 17

(Maori Version at Papers Past.)

[3] Te Kopara, Number 17, Gisborne, March, 1915.

‘Iti te Kopara, kai takirikiri ana i runga i te Kahikatea.’

Although the Bellbird is small, he plucks at the Kahikatea. [cf Nga Pepeha 908]

THE HOLY BIBLE (II)

This name, the Bible, is not used in the books of the Old Testament or the New Testament. One important name used in the Old Testament is ‘the Law of Jehovah’ [the LORD], which a person is to hold to if he wishes to be blessed by God. This is the thing for which people were condemned by the prophets – not listening to the instruction of the Lord (Isaiah 30.9). That person is blessed ‘who delights in the law of the Lord and who meditates on that law day and night.’ (Psalm 1.2)

Te Kopara 15

Te Kopara 15

(Maori Version at Papers Past.)

[3] Te Kopara, Number 15, Gisborne, January, 1915.

‘Iti te Kopara, kai takirikiri ana i runga i te Kahikatea.’

Although the Bellbird is small, he plucks at the Kahikatea. [cf Nga Pepeha 908]

THE HOLY BIBLE.

‘The Bible is a great treasure.’ Perhaps all of us would be quick to agree with this saying. But were we asked why it is said to be a great treasure most would be perplexed to give an answer. There are some who do not know what things are found in the Bible but have only heard vague references to it. Some hear with their ears when some chapters are read in church but their minds are wandering elsewhere and they do not grasp what they are hearing with their ears;