Puritans coming to the new world from Europe in the 17th century wanted freedom to practice their sincere Christian faith, religious freedom they didn't have back home in England. They got some financial backing from investors and crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower.
Just in time for a winter of severe suffering alone in the dark season: no homes, no food except the little they brought, no government support, no modern medicine--nothing but sickness and freezing and starvation. About half couldn't make it.
By springtime, it didn't look good for the grieving 50-or-so survivors either. They were praying for help . . and a miracle showed up.
Two young Indian men walked in one day, and said in effect, Hello there!
from The Mayflower
(cont'd tomorrow)
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