The song “We Gather Together” was written in the 1600s in the Netherlands and was widely sung among Christians. The pilgrims coming over from the Netherlands very likely knew the song and sung it. I love the words to this great song, and I may share links to a couple more versions of this it over the next few days.

The Pilgrim Thanksgiving

I love the story of the thanksgiving that William Bradford and the others had long ago after their months and months of hardship and death. The goodwill  and thanksgiving feast and games day with the Native Americans is such a highlight in the story. Here is a little clip of Peanuts reciting William Bradford's prayer of thanks.