65. Page 292
Of the Pilgrim fathers it is stated: “The freedom which they sacrificed so much to secure for themselves, they were not equally ready to grant to others.”WWPGC 24.6
But on page 441, it says: “The Christian exiles who first fled to America, sought an asylum from royal oppression and priestly intolerance, and they determined to establish a government upon the broad foundation of civil and religious liberty.”WWPGC 24.7
Response: Criticism considered, and no change was made on page 292. A word was added on page 441, modifying the statement.WWPGC 24.8
1888 book, (page 441) read: “The Christian exiles who first fled to America, sought an asylum from royal oppression and priestly intolerance, and they determined to establish a government upon the broad foundation of civil and religious liberty.”WWPGC 24.9
1911 edition reads, with the addition of the word “Among:” “Among the Christian exiles who first fled to America, and sought an asylum from royal oppression and priestly intolerance, were many who determined to establish a government upon the broad foundation of civil and religious liberty.”WWPGC 25.1