A word to new plymouth
July 6, 2023Why
July 6, 2023A few poems made by a friend on the deplored death of mr. john robinson, the wor
Blessed Robinson hath run his race,
From earth to heaven is gone,
To be with Christ, in heavenly place,
The blessed saints among.
A burning and a shining light
Was he while he was here,
A preacher of the gospel bright,
Whom we did love most dear.
What though he dead, his works alive,
And live will to all age.
The comfort of them pleasant is
To living saints each day.
Oh blessed holy savior,
The fountain of all grace,
From whom such blessed instruments
Are sent and run their race,
To lead us and guide us in
The way to happiness,
That so, oh Lord, we may always
For evermore confess,
That whosoever gospel preacher be,
Or waterer of the same,
We may always most constantly
Give glory to thy name.
William Bradford
William Bradford (1590-1657) was an English Puritan who was one of the leaders of the Pilgrim movement. He is best known for his work "Of Plymouth Plantation," which is a detailed account of the early years of the Plymouth colony. Bradford was also a poet and wrote many religious poems that reflected his deep faith.