Leiden – Plymouth Rock Foundation

Remembering the Loss of the Speedwell after 400 Years

PilgrimsBy Dr. Paul Jehle August 1, 2020

Members of the Leiden Congregation knelt in prayer on the deck of the Speedwell on Wednesday, July 22nd in Delftshaven, Holland. This was captured by artist Robert Weir and shows Pastor John Robinson (with hands outstretched) and William Brewster (holding the open Geneva Bible) and several parents and children in prayer.

Embarkation from the Netherlands – 400th Anniversary

PilgrimsBy Dr. Paul Jehle July 1, 2020

Upon their departure from Leiden in the Speedwell, Bradford relates “So they left that goodly and pleasant city which had been their resting place near twelve years; but they knew they were pilgrims, and looked not much on those things, but lift up their eyes to the heavens, their dearest country, and quieted their spirits.”