On New Years Eve we went to visit the church where the Pilgrims worshiped before setting out for the New World. They came to Holland for freedom to worship and found a home in Leiden. And Leiden has not forgotten them, as the plaque below attests.
You'll notice Andrew is not in the picture; we left him sleeping in the van under Aunt Carole's watchful eye. :-)
The Pilgrims had an 11 year stop over in Leiden but it wasn't all they hoped for. After they became concerned with the morals that their children were picking up, they decided to leave for the New World.
The first plaque is in honor of John Robinson who pastored this church. The second one lists the family members who died in Leiden--notice how many young children.
Notice this cool bridge. We were amazed at the unique bridges that Dutch have built. Even the small canal bridges like this one in Leiden were made beautifully.
1 comment:
I loved the plaque-"Now we are all, in all places, pilgrims and sojourners..." What a good reminder that this world is not our home! A good "anchor for the soul" as Jim would say. ;)
Nancy
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