John Winthrop 'A Model Of Christian Charity'

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Adapting a Puritan lifestyle drastically affected Winthrop’s perspective on the world and his role in it. He knew that he could not completely disconnect himself from it “as monks and hermits do” (Morgan 6) so he had to adapt to the struggle of finding a balance of his role of worshiping God and “lending his hand to shape [the world]” (Morgan 14).

The poems, journals, and sermons by William Bradford, John Winthrop, Anne Bradstreet and Jonathan Edwards displayed these characteristics: the love of something, the courage to do something, the belief in something, and the ability to stand strong and stable in their beliefs. In “Of Plymouth Plantation” the people traveling to find the people on the ship had the love and desire to seek God in everything they did. They believed in God so much they were putting not only their health but lives in jeopardy by traveling so far. “Thus his curses light on his own head, and it was an astonishment to all his fellows for they noted it to be the just hand of God upon him.” Even though they under came harsh conditions they were determined to find a safe

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John Winthrop’s “Model of Christian Charity” was delivered to the colonists bound for Massachusetts Bay Colony to unite them and help them become a model community for England. Through his use of metaphors and biblical allusions, Winthrop is able to thoroughly convey the importance of remaining unified to his very religious Puritan audience. Previous attempts of colonization in America, such as Roanoke, the lost colony, had created a negative view of colonization. Previous colonists were also only focused on profit and did not build a stable community, which led to their downfalls. Therefore, Winthrop tells his audience that they must work together “as one man”. This metaphor compares the group of colonists to a single person who has one mind

According to Abraham Lincoln, “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” Not only did the purpose of John Winthrop’s A Model of Christian Charity serve to establish a successful society, but one can assume that it was to also set a positive universal standard for all of future’s upcoming societies. However, considering the tragic events that America has caused, one can also agree that the society mentioned in John Winthrop’s A Model of Christian Charity is full of unrealistic expectations when compared to today’s society. Whether or not that is true, when that particular U.S. History lesson that discusses such American atrocities is over, it is crestfallen

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John Winthrop’s 1630 sermon, “A Model of Christian Charity” is one of the first examples of early “American exceptionalism”. (Noll, 2012) In his sermon, Winthrop (1630) talks about how the citizens in colonial America should set a good example for others, and obey God, as they are looked up to by non-Americans. This concept of America being chosen, or somehow unique in a divine manner was the fundamental meaning of American exceptionalism to Puritan society.

In 1630, the Arbella carried Puritans from England toward the colonies. Once they had arrived, John Winthrop took responsibility to teach the passengers the principles of a model society so the future generations could live well. By following these principles, the community was going to be able to survive by working together in order to ensure that the community would last. Although America started with John Winthrop’s idea of a model society, this nation is no longer the community that was envisioned then because the bond between people has been broken by the racism and the selfishness of most Americans.

American Literature can be defined as, “the literature written or produced in the area of the United States and its preceding colonies.” The earliest form of American Literature can be seen in the 13 colonies on topics regarding anything from how the land is to the high Puritan cultural ideas. The majority of the early American writing came from puritans or separatists, looking for a way to practice their religion separate from the Church in England. One of these major writers is John Winthrop, who was the first governor in Massachusetts. His book, A model of Christian Charity, outlined the ideal society he and his followers of separatists were about to build in an attempt to realize the "Puritan utopia."

A Model of Christian Charity is a sermon by John Winthrop. He gives this sermon aboard the Arbella in 1630. John Winthrop began his and his Christian's journey with words for guidance and inspiration. He starts his sermon by stating that God created the rich and the poor. He created them for different reasons, in order to manifest his exertion in the areas of mercy, love, gentleness, faith, patience and obedience. Religion is used as a way of connecting with the Puritans. He also uses references from the bible to prove his points. He talks about how God has created the three laws, and how if you follow them you will be

In John Winthropʼs sermon, “A Model of Christian Charity,” Winthrop claims that having absolute acquiescence and unity will construct the ideal colony and allow their society and social ideas to prosper, creating a colony that is used as an illustration of proper guidance. Winthrop supports his claim by first emphasizing the importance of establishing a unity; he then proceeds to motivate the colony by inducing fear upon them, as well as feelings of guilt. Winthrop’s intent was to exhibit the the implication and importance of serving God as a whole, in order to prepare the new society for the unaccustomed surroundings. Winthrop’s dramatic tone shift of urgent to motivational implies that he is speaking to the Puritans as an educated mentor and authoritative figure, who is also presumably acknowledged as the leader.

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John Winthrop wrote A Model of Christian Charity in 1630 aboard the Arabella. Winthrop was a firm believer in the Puritan faith and is known to have spoken this sermon on board the ship to help inspire passengers to go forth and create a “new society” focused on God “in a perilous environment” (Beardsley 1). Winthrop and his fellow Puritans were determined to establish a new society in America that was focused on doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God (9). In A Model of Christian Charity, Winthrop uses theological and biblical references to define justice as loving and respecting all those around you, despite any differences, and as living out actions God wants his people to do; this exemplifies Winthrop’s Puritan religious beliefs which focus on creating a close-knit society.