Quotation Responses

1.) We have been a race of honest men and good Christians since the days of the martys; and shall I be the first of the name of Brown that ever took this path and kept."


What I interpreted from this quote is the tie it has with Christianity. Assuming the common religion at the time, men followed religion strictly and honesty was a main part of living their lives. When Brown says that "I be the first of the name of Brown that ever took this path and kept," he mean while others diverge and change their routes in life, his route will remain the same. The example of this route could be a dream of endeavor to be followed, or simply just a way to live your life. While in this, honesty is key in achieving this goal.

2.) "We are a people of prayer, and good works to boot, and abide by no such wickedness."

How I interpreted this quote was by seeing that Brown stated that our lives rely on prayer. Prayer is best seen as a way of forgiveness or help from God during a rough period of time. Brown says that we should put all good works aside and dare not follow wicked ways. If we do these things, our prayer requests may be granted, but, doing either of these things will not get help from prayer. As a "people of prayer," we gather in one as a community to pray for the struggles and harder times of our lives.