Once the Indians burned the town and made way to Rowlandson’s house, she turned to God for answers. Her house was set on fire, forcing her and her children to exit. When she came out, she took a bullet in the arm and was c

During her eleven week captivity, she endured much pain and suffering by the Indians. However, at the end of her captivity, she has strengthened her faith in God. She stated that she had seen the vanity of this world, for one moment she had everything and the next nothing. Although everything had been taken from her, she had one thing left, which was her religion. Throughout the whole ordeal she never once was angry with God. She remained devoted and always prayed for help. As a result of this, she realized the importance of having faith in God, and that no matter what problem we encounter we can overcome it.

In all her times of despair and hardship, she turned to prayer and deliverance from God. On the third remove she is given a book that is the answer to all her troubles. “I cannot but take notice of the wonderful mercy of God to me in those afflictions, in sending me a Bible” (Rowlandson 315). An, Indian found a Bible and gave it to her. This present to Rowlandson was a light which, that if read could save her soul. As the Indians moved, she moved too, no matter where they went it always led to a hellish experience. She had no Christian friends or anyone to talk to; all she had was the Bible for prayer and deliverance. With her head light and dizzy, she began to read, stating,”I cannot e

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