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Jane Johnston Black — Protection at Sea

Published October 25, 2026 at 8:13 PM

1840s · 1840
At sea (Atlantic Ocean)
Jane Johnston Black·William Black

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During Jane Johnston Black's 1840 voyage to America, the ship encountered severe conditions and appeared to be in danger of sinking. Jane gathered her children together to pray for safety. During this time, her son William spoke in tongues, and Jane received the interpretation that they would be safe for the remainder of their voyage.

Sources & References

She Did Not Know Fear: Jane Johnston Black - Episode 12 - The Gift of Giving Life (https://thegiftofgivinglife.com/she-did-not-know-fear-jane-johnston-black) (research confidence: medium)

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Questions about this account

Who was involved in this account?
The account involves Jane Johnston Black, William Black (son). Each person named here also has a witness page collecting the other accounts involving them.
When did this account take place?
The account is set in 1840, in the 1840s.
Where did this account take place?
It took place in At sea (Atlantic Ocean).
What kind of miracle is this?
It is filed as a Tongues / Interpretation of Tongues account reported in USA.
Where does this account come from?
She Did Not Know Fear: Jane Johnston Black - Episode 12 - The Gift of Giving Life ( (research confidence: medium). The full source citation appears in the Sources section below, with links to the original where available.

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