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at age 16 inspired Hunt to "begin to serve God there and then"; upon recovering he started attending a
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Hunt spent the last six years of his life in Viwa Island; despite his relatively young age and "iron strength", the rigours of missionary life nonetheless took a toll on his health. Hunt died on 4 October 1848, at the age of 36. The cause of death was reportedly
1025:, which was common in Fiji at the time. As he lay on his deathbed, in the company of his wife and James Calvert, Hunt exclaimed, "Lord, bless Fiji! Save Fiji!" He then spoke his final words: "I want strength to praise Him abundantly! Hallelujah."
1000:. They were cordially received and allowed to reside at one of King Tuithakau's residences; however, they were less successful in converting the Somosomo natives to Christianity. After three years in Somosomo, Hunt and his wife set sail for
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