Elders' miraculous preservation from disturbance in Bangor

“A man in Bangor had been holding meetings wherein to "expose" what he was pleased to term "Mormonism." He had created some little disturbance which annoyed the elders. He had announced that he would hold another meeting on Sunday night, the first of August, and the elders had appointed a meeting for that night also. Under the circumstances, it was difficult for the brethren to determine whether it were wisdom to keep their appointment. ... A splendid fast day service was held in the afternoon, and at its close President Bennett requested the elders to remain. He explained the troubles the elders had met with in their street meetings and suggested that the matter be made a subject of their united prayers, to which all the brethren agreed. Accordingly all knelt down and prayed as the Spirit moved them. ... After prayer had thus been engaged in, the elders were unanimous in favor of holding the meeting and President Bennett chose six to go out. After naming them the President promised them that they should have no disturbances in their meeting and that they should have the privilege of preaching to a large and attentive audience, and that the man who had been stirring up enmity would either not speak at all or if he did speak should not bother them in any way. The elders continued their fastiug until after the meeting and went out with full faith in the promises of the President. ... It was the best meeting ever held in Bangor, and the elders see and acknowledge the blessings of the Lord upon them and their efforts. The disturber held his meeting, but in no way interfered with the servants of God. Our faith in the efficacy of fasting and prayer was sublimely sustained on this occasion. — Millennial Star 71:34”