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Jan 21, 2021 · A Model of Christian Charity is a sermon delivered by the Puritan John Winthrop (l. c. 1588-1649 CE), second governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, either just before or after his ship, the Arbella, set sail from England for North America in 1630 CE.
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" City upon a hill " is a phrase derived from the teaching of salt and light in Jesus ' Sermon on the Mount. [n 1] Originally applied to the city of Boston by early 17th century Puritans, it came to adopt broader use in political rhetoric in United States politics, that of a declaration of American exceptionalism, and referring to America acting...
Apr 5, 2024 · The "City upon a Hill" metaphor is a call to communal holiness and visible godliness, setting the standard for the Massachusetts Bay Colony and, by extension, all Christian communities. Christ's words in the Sermon on the Mount serve as a charge to His followers.
1 day ago · The idea of godly exceptionalism, as declared by Winthrop in 1630, continues to echo in US politics. Ronald Reagan famously referred to "a shining 'city on a hill'," when articulating his vision for the US in 1980. In 1989, he referred again to "the shining city," in his farewell speech to the nation.
vision for a community of true believers serving one another in Christian love within the confines of Puritan teaching . Most historians agree that the phrase “city upon a hill” must be understood in this context . It is peripheral to Winthrop’s communal purpose of the sermon .
Mar 3, 2024 · *The tune Slane, named after a hill, is variously used for the folk songs With My Love on the Road, By the Banks of the Bann and The Hielan’s o’ Scotland, and with Christian words as Be thou my vision and Lord of all Hopefulness.
A Christ-centred, Jesus-shaped vision. For this reason, our vision as a Church must inspire and energise those who are seeking hope and new life within the Church and within our wider society. It must not be a series of technical fixes or solutions: “Be sure to wash your hands and all will be well”.
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