"The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them
along the way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that
they might travel by day and by night. The pillar of cloud by day
and the pillar of fire by night did not depart from the people."
(Exodus 13:21-22)
It was a small band, but sturdy,
And the hearts of all beat high.
Behind them lay the dangerous sea,
Above them alien sky.
No chart could tell them where to go,
No sage forecast their fate,
But destiny of great omen
Upon these souls did wait.
The guidance of an unseen hand
Was ever at the ship's head.
A force protected them as on
The fragile Mayflower sped.
For in their souls these Pilgrims bore
A light that must not die,
The light of freedom, light of faith,
The light from out of the sky.
For faith they left their English homes,
For God they sailed the sea,
For all they held most dear they left
Their ancient legacy.
Through countless years, undying fame
Shall be the Pilgrims' share,
Forever shall their deeds be told!
Their name forever fair!
"Eternal Fame"
A Recitation from
"The Giant Thanksgiving Book"
(1935)
Lenore Hetrick
Paine Publishing Company
Dayton, Ohio
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