Which individual is famously associated with the 'City upon a Hill' metaphor in his 1630 sermon 'A Model of Christian Charity'?
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Correct answer: John Winthrop
John Winthrop delivered this sermon to the passengers of the Arbella, articulating his vision for the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He argued that the eyes of all people were upon them, and they must serve as an exemplary moral society.
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