| [p.1] | Almanac |
| Notice giving publication and subscription details | |
| A week of prayer for the Churches of the whole world | |
| Cites a letter received after a large interdenominational gathering overseas asking New Zealand Churches to observe a week of prayer in January. Suggests topics of prayer for each day. | |
| pp.2-3 | The work of the Holy Spirit in Jamaica |
| Cites a report given to the Wesleyan Conference in England about religious conversions amongst the people of Jamaica. Describes changes evident in people affected by the Holy Spirit. | |
| Editorial comment asks when this will happen in New Zealand, and advises that the Spirit is waiting for them to call out to him. | |
| pp.3-4 | The true Church |
| Identifies signs of the true Church. Argues that certain Roman Catholic popes cannot have been true ministers of God. | |
| Includes scriptural quotation. | |
| Letter from Hēnare Rāwiti and Hōne Hiki, of the council of Paikea | |
| Discusses the presentation to Paikea of land and stock at Te Wairoa by Te Tirarau. Records speeches to Paikea's representatives by Hāmiora Piopio, Te Kaha, Hōri Tāhua, Manukau and Matikikuha. | |
| Includes two whakataukī [proverbs]. | |
| Signs of good and bad weather | |
| Discusses, for readers planning to travel, the forecasting of weather by observing the sky and activities of birds and animals. | |
| A fable | |
| From Waata | |
| Story about a cat and a rat which contains a message to those who have benefited from the work of ministers and then go in search of better things elsewhere. |