Hurrah, we see the waterfall-- Three thousand feet or more From cliff to cliff three noble streams Their foaming waters pour. They're leaping from the battling clouds That clothe in darkness now, The storm-scarred cliffs, and snow-crowned peaks Of Mauna Keas brow. In foaming sheets, the cloud streams leap, Sending back roar for roar, In answer to the deafening crash That peals from ocean's shore. The music of the universe Is never silent here-- By day or night the sea surf's song Rings in the peasant's ear. And when I wake, and gaze upon The authors of that song, I see the ocean's vast expanse; The mountains bulwark strong. For endless ages they have stood: Eternities to come, May listen to Waimanus flood, And the ocean's ceaseless song. After crossing twelve deep canyons and descending a pali half a mile in height, we reached the village and were kindly entertained by the few Saints who reside here. We held three meetings, baptized three persons, and organized a branch of the Church. We remained one month on Hawaii, visiting the Saints and organizing branches to the best of our ability. On the .5th of August we sailed for Maui, and landed on the 6th at Malia. Here we met President Joseph F. Smith, who in those days, as now, was always active, and thoughtful for others. He met us on the beach with horses, and a hearty welcome. A two hours' ride brought us to Waialuku, where I received several home letters. The cheerfulness of my family was a comfort to me. As the gentle dews of heaven give life, beauty, and freshness to the flowers of the field, so good news from loved ones cheers, animates, and strengthens my heart, fills my bosom with joy, and makes me a happier, and I hope, a better man. Chapter 18. Conference at Wailuku.--Return to Honolulu.--Sail for Home.--Man Overboard. On Sunday, August 14, 1864, a conference was held at Wailuku, with sixty members present. Arrangements were made to build a new meetinghouse, Gibson having sold the old one which was built ten years ago. President Joseph F. Smith testified that the Saints, in following Mr. Gibson's teaching, had departed from the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and had become darkened in their minds. "As soon as you manifest works meet for repentance," said he, "we will let you renew your covenants by baptism, and then we will place upon you the responsibility of preaching the Gospel to this nation."