It was in the year 1912 that spiritual rejoicing began for persons in many parts of Trinidad and Tobago. The Watch Tower Society then assigned Evander J. Coward to do evangelizing work in these islands.

An aged witness of Jehovah of East Indian and Hindu background recalls: “On the platform Brother Coward had quite an imposing appearance in his black frock coat, as that was the garb of the speakers of those days. He had a masculine voice and used considerable emphasis and modulation. He had the habit of raising his right hand and snapping his fingers to emphasize a point.”

From the start of Brother Coward’s lecturing in the towns, some rejoiced in the wonderful truths that freed them from Babylonish bondage. (Revelation 18:2, 4) Religious opposers charged that Coward taught there was no hell. Actually, however, he showed that the Bible hell is the common grave of mankind. (Job 14:13) Those receiving the good news with appreciation also rejoiced over learning that Jehovah God, Jesus Christ and the holy spirit do not constitute a Trinity. Other Bible truths brought them joy as they pursued their association and study together.

While Brother Coward was still in Trinidad, he was joined by William R. Brown, who became a zealous declarer of the good news.