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First of all, a pilgrim is one on a journey to a specific destination. A pilgrim is not a wanderer. He journeys with an objective in mind. It must also be noted that the intense pilgrim journeys in the hope of arriving at his destination as quickly as possible. He is not one who meanders along the
Because of the victory that Christ has accomplished for us, we are called to be pilgrims and strangers here on earth. A pilgrim is defined as a traveler to a holy place. Our life here on earth is set in that light. We set our eyes toward that goal, and seek to do so without looking to the left or ri
The word pilgrim stresses the idea that a person is passing through a land as a wayfarer. For a time he is in a land that is not his, and his abode in that land is affected by that fact. He is on a journey, so that from the moment of his birth until the moment of death he finds himself in a land in
In this Thanksgiving season most Americans are again commemorating the arrival of their forebearers, the “Pilgrim Fathers”, on this continent. Some fall down blindly and worship, eulogizing unconditionally and unreservedly while others, although superficially admiring their courage and pioneering, a
Pilgrim knew that tomorrow, the little band with which she traveled would resume their journey with a speed that could only be explained as a gift of the Father himself. Pilgrim hesitated. She really should attend the Service, but she was sick of being warned against leaving this narrow little cow p
First, as to the origin of the Pilgrims it may be said that they were called pilgrims because of their various wanderings. In England a large number of the clergy and people were dissatisfied with the form of religion in the State Church.
The pilgrim never really feels at home in life as long as he is a pilgrim here on this earth. It’s not that he doesn’t appreciate the wonders and beauty of this world or that he is dissatisfied with what God has created, but he recognizes that this world has been corrupted by sin and that God has es
The firm path allows for relatively easy walking, and the air is cool from the shade of the trees. Although the pilgrims are moving at a rapid pace, there is much to see and the promise of an interesting day is in the air. The young pilgrim is again impressed by the firmness of the trail. His though
The pathway of the pilgrim Leads at last to heavenly home; There we shall sing His praises Fore’er around the Throne. Pilgrimage