Note: this topic is from 11/12/2007. Thanks edcoil.
Posted on 11/12/2007 9:49:50 AM PST by edcoil
This weekend marks the anniversary of the Mayflower Compact, drafted and signed on November 11, 1620. It marked the first time in recorded history that a group of people freely of their own volition established a covenant to create a new civil government of their own.
Unfortunately, many Americans have forgotten it was done in the name of Christ, and its words are seldom found in textbooks or public tributes.
The Mayflower Compact says, in part: "Having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic . . . ."
America's greatness is due to the deep convictions of her founders, including the Pilgrims who landed on her shores for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian faith. Praise God for the heritage enjoyed by all who love freedom!
Note: this topic is from 11/12/2007. Thanks edcoil.
John Howland was one of my ancestors. He was an indentured servant who was washed overboard during a storm and was miraculously, recovered. That incident is in the captain’s log.
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