Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Founding of a Nation: The Story of the Pilgrim Fathers, Their Voyage on the Mayflower, Their Early Struggles, Hardships and Dangers, and the Beginnings of Ameri-Can Democracy
One fundamental difference between the Puritans and the Pilgrims was their attitude toward the Church Oi' England. While the Puritan did not agree with all the forms and rituals Of the established church, he steadfastly refused to leave it. His attitude was that the church could be reformed more quickly from within than from without. Even that sturdy Old Master Puritan, john Winthrop, on the eve Of sailing for America issued the Yarmouth Declaration swearing his last ing allegiance to the dear mother church. The Pilgrim on the other hand first separated himself from the established church and then, rather than worship contrary to his con science, was compelled to leave his native land.
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