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Forefather’s Monument in Plymouth, Massachusetts is dedicated to the memory of the Pilgrims: Specifically to the memory of, “…their labors, sufferings, and sacrifices in the cause of civil and religious liberty.” One of the five statues which make up Forefather’s Monument is Morality. This statue reveals the Pilgrims’ desire to live conforming their actions to the Bible. They demonstrated how Christ could live His life through us if we were surrendered to Him as a living Master. And that was true in hard times as well as good times. Their story shows us this reality— even in the most difficult circumstances.
When they came together in a church covenant in 1605, to “walk together in all His ways…whatsoever it should cost them…”, it would cost them dearly. Several times over the next three years, English deputies would burst into their worship meetings, hauling the men off to jail; fining them and keeping them locked up for thirty days. Continue reading