"For we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us. So that if we shall deal false
ly with our God in this work we have undertaken, and so cause Him to withdraw His present help from us, we shall be made a story and a by-word through the world." (1630) Document Analysis Questions 1. How does Winthrop view his people? _____________________________________________________
This is a reference to Biblical scripture. God said that HIs people (Christians) were as a city upon a hill. This means that we are an example of Christ before the whole world.
The writer used the word 'moderate' to make a comparison between those people who would lead a serious life without any excess with the group of people who would do whatever they wanted to fight against the Black Death.
