David Candland — Divine Protection from an English Mob
Published September 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM
While serving as a young missionary in England in 1846, David Candland was confronted by a hostile mob intent on physical violence. According to his personal records, as the mob surrounded him, he felt a distinct divine presence and an invisible power that seemed to restrain the attackers. He was able to walk through the crowd entirely unharmed, an event he documented as a direct instance of divine protection and deliverance during his missionary labors.
Sources & References
David Candland Diary (1841-1861), BYU Special Collections (MSS 127); Church History Biographical Database (PER-T3VFD0Y) (research confidence: medium)
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