An Address To The Inhabitants Of The Colonies, Established In New South Wales And Norfolk Island
By:Richard Johnson Published By:Double9 Books
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An Address To The Inhabitants Of The Colonies, Established In New South Wales And Norfolk Island
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Address to the inhabitants of the colonies, established in New South Wales and Norfolk Island presents a moral and religious exhortation intended to guide the early settlers and convicts toward repentance and spiritual renewal. Rev. Richard Johnson delivers a compassionate yet urgent appeal, reminding his audience of the eternal significance of their souls and the necessity of living in accordance with Christian principles. The text opens with a solemn reflection on the moral challenges faced within the fledgling colonies, urging individuals to turn from corruption, vice, and neglect of duty toward a life governed by faith and obedience. Johnson's counsel centers on the transformative power of repentance and the redemptive promise offered through devotion to Jesus Christ. He reinforces the importance of scriptural study, Sabbath observance, and moral integrity as foundations of both personal virtue and social harmony. Through his earnest tone and pastoral concern, the address stands as both a spiritual guide and a historical document capturing the moral aspirations of early colonial life.
Richard Johnson was an English clergyman and the first Christian minister appointed to the colony of New South Wales. He was born in 1753 in Welton, Yorkshire, to parents John Johnson and Mary Johnson. Educated at Magdalene College, Cambridge, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and was later ordained as a priest in the Church of England. Johnson was selected by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel to accompany the First Fleet to Australia, arriving at Port Jackson in 1788 as chaplain to the new colony. His mission was to minister to both convicts and settlers, providing spiritual guidance in the harsh and unfamiliar environment of early colonial life. Known for his deep compassion and moral conviction, he sought to promote education and religious observance among the inhabitants, often facing hostility and indifference from colonial authorities. Johnson's most notable written work, “Address to the Inhabitants of the Colonies, Established in New South Wales and Norfolk Island,” reflected his concern for moral reform and the eternal welfare of his flock. He died in 1827 in England, leaving a legacy as the spiritual founder of the Australian Church.
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