From sacred halls to prison walls—this is their song
From sacred halls to prison walls—this is their song
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In 17th-century England, church and state spoke with a single voice, and that voice could not be questioned.
Preaching without permission led to torture, imprisonment, and even death.
Rev. John Lothropp (also spelled Lothrop or Lathrop) believed that men should be free to act—or not act—according to their own conscience.
In defiance of the law, he continued preaching in secret to faithful followers of Christ.
He was eventually captured and imprisoned for the crime of staying true to his conscience.
The Spirit of Freedom is adapted from Exiled by Helene Holt (© 1987, 2002, 2005, 2010), recipient of the National Freedoms Foundation Award, and incorporates selected scenes from The Pulse of His Soul by Ora Smith (© 2020).
Get your copy of Exiled today at Archive Publishers.
Remnants of a Film Project
Remnants of a Film Project
Between 2015 and 2020, Exiled nearly became a movie.
This video was created during early efforts to adapt Exiled: The Story of John Lathrop into a film. Though the movie never came to fruition, the students’ heartfelt testimonials still shine as a witness to the enduring power of this story.
The American Heritage School in American Fork, UT, 2015
Young Readers’ Testimonials
Young Readers’ Testimonials
homeschooled youth, ages 12–14, share their reflections on Exiled: The Story of John Lathrop.
Manoela
Exiled has taught me how important and precious freedom of conscience is. As I read, I was glued to this story.
Lucy
Exiled taught me how much religious freedom means. I am so grateful to have learned from John Lothropp and his faith in God.
Kimberly
After I studied Exiled, I developed a new sense of meaning for the words conscience and family. The realization of the significance of both has deeply affected my life.
Jaxton
In Exiled Helene Holt paints a vivid view of the price John Lothropp paid for not just believing in conscience but stalwartly following it. I will always remember this courageous Christian’s motto: “Conscience is the light of Christ.”
Nathan
The book Exiled is transformative because it really teaches the intense persecution of those seeking truth and their willingness to give their lives for it. Exiled emphasizes that following conscience is the most noble way to live life.
Claire
John Lothropp was an inspiring example of wisdom, physical and emotional strength, and courage. This is the kind of person I want to become. His story motivates me to stand up for what I believe in. Like Lothropp, I would do so even if my life were at stake.
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