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John Winthrop's A Model Of Christian Charity

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The author of this document is John Winthrop, a Puritan leader and one of the founding fathers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century. He is known for his speech, "A Model of Christian Charity," delivered on the ship Arabella in 1630 during the voyage to the New World. The intended audience for John Winthrop’s sermon is the members of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, a group of Puritan settlers who established a colony in New England. In this speech, Winthrop outlined his vision for the new community, emphasizing the importance of charity and cooperation. Winthrop's "A Model of Christian Charity" is a landmark speech that reflects the Puritan philosophy and values of the time. He believed that the success of the new community in the …show more content…

The tone of the sermon is persuasive and inspirational. Winthrop is addressing the settlers and encourages them to live according to Christian values and to work together for the good of the community. The tone is optimistic, hopeful, and exhortatory, as Winthrop seeks to inspire and motivate his listeners to act in accordance with his vision for the colony. Winthrop's vision is idealistic, emphasizing the importance of love, compassion, and charity in creating a harmonious and successful community, and its members must be willing to help one another in times of need. Winthrop also emphasized the importance of humility and selflessness in the community. He believed that community members should not seek their own interests but rather work for the good of the community as a whole. This meant that they should be willing to sacrifice their own desires and needs for the benefit of others. The text also reflects the challenges faced by the Puritan settlers as they sought to establish a new society in the New World and the need for unity and cooperation among the colony

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