what did william bradford's quote "as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindle hath shone unto many, yea,

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Paul [167]

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what did william bradford's quote "as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindle hath shone unto many, yea,

in some sort, to our whole nation."mean

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hjlf · Answer 1 · 2022-07-08T21:23:38+03:00

William Bradford was an English Puritan from Yorkshire. He emigrated to the Plymouth Colony on the Mayflower in 1620. He also served as Governor of the colony for 30 years. His journal <em>Of Plymouth Plantation</em> gives us some insight into the lives of early settlers.

In this quote, Bradford is referring to the Puritan's attempt to settle in a new place in order to honour their God and live according to His rules as a "light." He hoped that their struggles and efforts would serve as a light that will inspire many more to follow them (the way one small candle can light a thousand).

IRISSAK [1] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-08T20:00:32+03:00

IRISSAK [1]3 years ago

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As in the power to believing , if a few believe our nation could succeed , it's possible

having hope and believing is the theme