Describing the conversion of Malietoa, a high chief in Samoa, the book Wiliamu ​ — Mariner - Missionary — ​ The Story of John Williams says: “Malietoa made a long speech to his people, publicly promising to become a worshipper of Jehovah, and to erect a church for His worship.
Raamatus „Wiliamu – Mariner - Missionary – The Story of John Williams ” öeldakse seoses Samoa hõimupealiku Malietoa usule pöördumisega järgmist:„ Malietoa esitas oma rahvale pika kõne, milles ta tõotas avalikult, et temast saab Jehoova teenija ning et ta rajab tema kummardamiseks kiriku.