In the poem Upon the Burning of Our House , written by Anne Bradstreet, Bradstreet demonstrates many religious qualities, such as not loving her personal belongings. Bradstreet trusts God completely. As shown in verses of her poem. In the quote "And to my God my heart did cry To strengthen me in my distress and not to leave me succor less." (lines 9-10) Even as her belongings perish in the flames, she seems to understand that …showed first 75 words of 326 total…

…showed last 75 words of 326 total…need no more." (Lines 50-51) Bradstreet seems to miss the memories that occurred in her house. "Nor at thy Table eat a bitt. No pleasant tale shall 'ere be told, Nor things recounted done of old. No Candle 'ere shall shine in Thee, Nor bridegroom's voice ere heard shall bee."(30-34) This does not go against her puritan beliefs yet, it is showing remorse for her house which could be related to a material object.