| [p.1] | Almanac |
| Notice giving publication and subscription details. | |
| pp.1-2 | Ways to end war |
| By Rongomau [John Whiteley?] | |
| Advises adherence to Christianity and consideration of one's children and home environment as ways to end war. Promotes Pakeha education for children and a lifestyle for Maori families modelled on that found in Pakeha towns. | |
| pp.2-3 | The practice of fasting |
| Explains fasting in a Christian context lest those attempting the practice do so incorrectly and incur God's anger. | |
| Includes scriptural quotation from Isaiah 58. | |
| To the Editor of Te Haeata | |
| Letter from Te Mānihera [CMS missionary Robert Maunsell] | |
| Introduces the item following, said to have been read before Parliament by his son, George. | |
| Expresses disappointment that Maori are not as good at giving money as they are at religious practices. | |
| Discussion of the beginning of missionary work amongst the Karen people of Burma. | |
| p.4 | People from whom the Scriptures came |
| The time of Nehemiah and of Christ | |
| Discusses the people of biblical times and their links to the Scriptures. Covers a temple built in Nehemiah's honour in Samaria, the writings of Moses, activities of the Jews, additions to the canon, and translation of portions into Greek. | |
| Includes scriptural reference and quotation. | |
| Don't twist the Scriptures | |
| Warns readers not to misuse the Scriptures. Identifies three errors in the way Maori interpret Deuteronomy 17:15 to justify appointing their own king. | |
| Brief comments on three points of religious wisdom. |