Destiny Quote by William Bradford
“Behold, now, another providence of God. A ship comes into the harbor.”
About This Quote
Source Diary: Plymouth Colony, 1621
Divine providence guides safe arrival, as a ship enters harbor, symbolizing hope and faith.
In simple terms: God guides safe arrivals.
Key Takeaway
Trust in providence.
Themes
faith
hope
divine guidance
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- settlement planning
- spiritual reflection
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
colonial history
maritime travel
Questions to Reflect On
- How did providence influence colonists’ decisions?
- What role does faith play in modern journeys?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may differ on divine vs. human effort.
![“Every providence is God’s will; whatever happens, meet God in it in humble worship. Every precept is God’s will; meet God in it with loving obedience. Every promise is God’s will; meet God in it with full trust. A life in the will of God is rest and strength and blessing. [. . .] The will of God…” quote by Andrew Murray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/768/andrew-murray-1530_andrew-murray_every-providence-is-god-s-will-whatever_752059.jpg)
![“And I may not omit here a special work of God's providence. There was a proud and very profane young man [aboard the Mayflower], one of the seamen, of a lusty, able body, which made him the more haughty; he would always be contemning the poor people in their [sea]sickness, and cursing them daily…” quote by William Bradford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/741/william-bradford-32082_poor-people_and-i-may-not-omit-here-a-special-work-o_662474.jpg)
![“Man blindly works the will of fate. [Ger., Blindlings that er blos den Willen des Geschickes.]” quote by Christoph Martin Wieland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/661/christoph-martin-wieland-35565_blindly_man-blindly-works-the-will-of-fate-ger-b_3452.jpg)
