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Bully on the Ship
Bradford set out on a journey across the sea to Plymouth plantation. Along the way crew members on the ship were becoming very sick and dying. One passenger of the ship was very rude and nasty to all the crew mates. When he became very ill and died, Bradford and his people believed it was through the help of God. "Thus his curses light on his own head, and it was an astonishment to all his fellows for they noted it to be the just hand of God upon him"(Bradford 29). -
Storm Along the Way
As Bradfords journey continues on the mayflower, a huge storms strikes the sea. One of the beams of the ship was broken and the ship members were afraid that the mayflower wouldn't make it through their journey. When the crew mates remembered they brought an iron screw from Holland, they know the beam could be fixed and the voyage would be safe. Bradford believed God helped them in finding safety. "So they committed themselves to the will of God and resolved to proceed"(Bradford 30). -
Finding Land
The members on the mayflower wanted to keep southward, but winds and harsh weather made them stop their journey early. When they ended up at Cape Cod, Bradford and his people were happy to find safety. They believed through God, they continued to have a safe trip. "...they fell upon their knees and blessed God of Heaven who had brought them over the vast and furious ocean..."(Bradford, 30) -
Hungry and Thirsty
As Bradford and his people end up at Cape Cod, they discover that there is nothing there. They are starving, thirsty, and tired. There's no food in sight, but they believe with God's grace, they will fill theit stomachs. "Let them therefore praise the Lord because He is good: And His mercies endure forever."(Bradford,31) -
Making Peace
As winter approached, Bradford and his people were living as well as they could. When they came into contact with Indians, the Indians stole their tools. But the two groups made peace when the Indians returned their tools, exchanged gifts, and made an agreement. Bradford believed through God, they found the pilgrims. "...their interpreter and was a special instrument sent of God for their good beyond their expectation."(Bradford,33)
