Question

Which idea central to early Puritan writings is expressed in the following excerpt?

But after they had sailed that course about half a day, they fell amongst dangerous shoals and roaring breakers, and they were so far entangled therewith as they conceived themselves in great danger; and the wind shrinking upon them withal, they resolved to bear up again for the Cape, and thought themselves happy to get out of those dangers before night overtook them, as by God’s providence they did.

A)That the trip to America was very dangerous
B)That the Puritans were very happy to reach the shore
C)That the Puritans believed that the American land was rightfully theirs
D)That it is only through the help and providence of God that they survived

Answer 1

The answer is D
That it is only through the help and providence of God that they survived

Answer 2

Answer: D)That it is only through the help and providence of God that they survived.

In this excerpt, the author describes a dangerous journey by sea. Although the passengers were terrified, they were able to get out of danger before the night. The speaker argues that they were able to get out of this mess thanks to God's providence. The importance of God in people's lives, and the way in which His help protects people is a common theme in Puritan writings. Moreover, these writing usually express a profound sense of gratitude to God for His actions.