Divine deliverance of Elder John D. Holliday and companion from a storm

During his mission, Elder John D. Holliday and his companion were caught in a severe storm while traveling. They came to a stream that was unsafe to cross, and after searching for a ford, they were lost in darkness, rain, and mud. They prayed for help and a light shone down on their path, allowing them to find a house where they sought shelter. Despite being out in the storm for five hours and crossing streams multiple times, they were unharmed.

Fuller account of this event (in the witness’s own words):

We came to a stream, which was so high that to swim would not be safe for the horses, so we went up the stream to find a ford. In the attempt we were lost in the darkness and rain, and wandered through creeks and mud. But the Lord does not forsake his Saints in any of their troubles. We bowed our heads in prayer, and asked for help in the blast of the storm, and as we arose, a light suddenly shone upon our path. The path we found was a common road; we then went on our way though the darkness returned and the rain continued. We reached brother Henry Thomas’ house at about nine o’clock at night, having been five hours in the storm and forded streams many times. None of us felt to complain; but were thankful to God for his preserving care.