The Colonial Age was a tough and adventurous stage of American history. Due to the hardships of settling in a not only uncharted area, but an area filled with dangerous hostiles that were not thrilled about the new guest in their lands many people reached out to the Lord and faith to give them solace and strength in these hard times. These were individuals who still under the influenced by the reformation in Europe were trying to make a better life for themselves. The Colonial age people also took their knowledge in their faith to guide them and to pass on lessons/teachings. The purpose of most of the writing covered so far was to teach how to act and how to life one’s life, but also what is happening in the world around them in this new
