Hayti by W. Jay Tanner

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 24, 1906

Hayti

By W. Jay Tanner

CAPE HAYTIEN.—This place has always been a popular resort, and I think this is helping to make our work prominent; at least, it is a place that the better class will visit readily. The only time that it might prove an undesirable place is during a revolution. This is because it is bounded on three sides by the arsenal, forts, and military station. I feel much encouraged at the prospects for the work here the coming year.

The believers at Ranquitte and at Hinche need further instruction, and there is an outside interest, also. I have planned to have Brother Isaac visit the companies at Grand Riviere and Ranquitte periodically.

As I look at the work as it now exists in this republic, it seems clear to me that in the movement that occurred here the past year, the Lord prepared for the Haytians to carry this message among their own hills and towns to a large extent, by calling a goodly number of intelligent and serious young men into the cause.

Since I began this report, Brother Isaac has returned from a trip to Grande Riviere. He brings a good report of renewed interest there. He also brings me a message from the Catholic priest, a Frenchman, saying that he desires to have a conference with me the next time I visit Grande Riviere. Just what this means I do not know; but Brother Isaac says he is friendly, and last week entered into an argument with some of our opposers, and silenced them in a discussion as to the merits of our work.

I hope that the Spirit and power of God are taking hold of the work everywhere as here. If so, it will mean that Jesus will come very, very soon.

W. JAY TANNER.