The Illustrated Pilgrim MemorialOffice of the National Monument to the Forefathers, 1866 - Massachusetts |
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... America , two small vessels were purchased , one in Holland , called the " Speed- well , " of about sixty tons burthen , -the other , called the " May - Flower , " of one hundred and eighty tons , which was to await their arrival in ...
... America , two small vessels were purchased , one in Holland , called the " Speed- well , " of about sixty tons burthen , -the other , called the " May - Flower , " of one hundred and eighty tons , which was to await their arrival in ...
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... America , contributed £ 670 towards the expenses of their companions , were examined before the magistrates , restoration . An interesting account of the ceremonies at and bound over to the assizes , probably to permit them to the ...
... America , contributed £ 670 towards the expenses of their companions , were examined before the magistrates , restoration . An interesting account of the ceremonies at and bound over to the assizes , probably to permit them to the ...
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... America , was formed solely to aid these attempts ; that , previously to the breaking out of Philip's War , these missionary labors had resulted in the translation of the entire Bible into the Indian tongue ; the gathering of six Indian ...
... America , was formed solely to aid these attempts ; that , previously to the breaking out of Philip's War , these missionary labors had resulted in the translation of the entire Bible into the Indian tongue ; the gathering of six Indian ...
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... America , Robinson lived in the hope of joining them , with those who had remained be- hind . But this desire was defeated by want of means , and by intrigues which prevented the merchant adventurers from advancing money for the voyage ...
... America , Robinson lived in the hope of joining them , with those who had remained be- hind . But this desire was defeated by want of means , and by intrigues which prevented the merchant adventurers from advancing money for the voyage ...
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... America which he had so greatly assisted to found . He lived almost through the whole period of the English Commonwealth , and saw other flourishing colonies , the offspring of that at Ply- mouth , rising around him , and forming the ...
... America which he had so greatly assisted to found . He lived almost through the whole period of the English Commonwealth , and saw other flourishing colonies , the offspring of that at Ply- mouth , rising around him , and forming the ...
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Page 15 - Was it the winter's storm beating upon the houseless heads of women and children ? Was it hard labor and spare meals ? Was it disease ? Was it the tomahawk?
Page 34 - If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remember that thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way ; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift The kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Page 12 - And these were they who gave us birth, The Pilgrims of the sunset wave, Who won for us this virgin earth, And freedom with the soil they gave. The pastor slumbers by the Rhine, — In alien earth the exiles lie, — Their nameless graves our holiest shrine, His words our noblest battle-cry...
Page 15 - Shut now the volume of history, and tell me, on any principle of human probability, what shall be the fate of this handful of adventurers. Tell me, man of military science, in how many months were they all swept off...
Page 4 - Virginia, doe by these presents solemnly & mutualy in ye presence of God, and one of another, covenant & combine our selves togeather into a civill body politick, for our better ordering & preservation & furtherance of ye ends aforesaid ; and by vertue hearof to enacte, constitute, and frame such just & equall lawes, ordinances, acts, constitutions, & offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meete & convenient for ye generall good of ye Colonie, unto which we promise all due submission...
Page 20 - In the morning's flame burns now. And the moon's cold light, as it lay that night On the hillside and the sea, Still lies where he laid his houseless head, — But the Pilgrim!
Page 15 - But the tide (which stays for no man) calling them away that were thus loath to depart, their Reverend pastor falling down on his knees (and they all with him), with watery cheeks commended them with most fervent prayers to the Lord and his blessing. And then with mutual embraces and many tears, they took their leaves one of another; which proved to be the last leave to many of them.
Page 19 - They assemble by beat of drum, each with his musket or firelock, in front of the captain's door; they have their cloaks on, and place themselves in order, three abreast, and are led by a sergeant without beat of drum. Behind comes the Governor, in a long robe; beside him, on the right hand, comes the preacher with his cloak on, and on the left hand the captain with his side arms, and cloak on, and with a small cane in his hand. And so they march in good order, and each sets his arms down near him....
Page 16 - He was near fourscore years of age (if not all out) when he died. He had this blessing added by the Lord to all the rest; to die in his bed, in peace, amongst the midst of his friends, who mourned and wept over him and ministered what help and comfort they could unto him, and he again recomforted them whilst he could.
Page 16 - ... man should lie ; which was done and staked out. We thought this proportion was large enough at the first, for houses and gardens to impale them round, considering the weakness of our people, many of them growing ill with...