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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 5, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 46.

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Port de Paix, Haiti

By Michel Nord Isaac

In our Sunday night meeting we had more hearers than ever; a large congregation filled the house to its utmost capacity, and two thirds of the audience remained outside. Many prominent persons staying here a few days while waiting for a boat to take them to Port au Prince, attended the service, and expressed a desire to hear further.
The subject was the prophecy regarding the Turkish Empire (Rev. 9: 10-16; Dan. 11: 44, 45). The remarkable fulfillment of these Bible prophecies impressed the people very much, and drew the attention of the audience in a marked manner to the threefold message.
The day following, Brother Jules Jean Baptiste took a number of French tracts on Turkey and its end and went out to sell them. The people became much interested, and in a little time he sold all the tracts.
A prominent foreign merchant who attended the meetings met me on Wednesday, and expressed his desire to obtain a tract on the Eastern Question. Fortunately I had the tract in my pocket. The merchant was very glad to receive it. The same evening I called a special meeting for the church members, that I might explain to them the best method of bringing souls to Christ. We were astonished to see a large audience gather to hear the Bible truth. We had no preaching, but a conversational study of the Scriptures. Some of our faith were permitted to present strong reasons for objecting to our faith, speaking as if they were Catholics; others would then answer these objections by presenting passages of the Bible, which overthrew them in a convincing manner.
Many passages of Scripture were read which overthrow Catholic tradition. The hearers seemed very much interested. The keynote of our Bible study was salvation by faith in Christ and the necessity of obeying Jesus in all things.
The audience listened attentively until the close of the meeting, which was well conducted and orderly. All enjoyed it, and words of appreciation were spoken. Some inquired the place of meeting in Port au Prince, where they were going. I thank the Lord for the great joy he has given me as I see the Holy Spirit moving upon hearts in such a marked manner.
MICHEL NORD ISAAC.