Divine Protection of Saints from the Ferndale Pit Explosion

“Terrific Explosion in South Wales.—On Friday afternoon, Nov. 8th, one of the most terrible explosions that have ever taken place, occurred at Ferndale Pit, in Rhondda Valley, one of the largest coal mines in South Wales. There were about 340 men in the pit at the time of the explosion, nearly 200 of whom were killed; some suffocated by choke-damp, and others charred to a cinder by the flames. The most frantic grief rent the hearts of the relatives of the dead, as the lifeless forms were brought up from the pit. In several families every male is swept away. In one house seven corpses were counted, and eight in another. A deep gloom has fallen upon the whole country around. The cause of the explosion is unknown. We are thankful to say that none of the Saints are among the sufferers. — Millennial Star 29:47”