A Colony of Mercy: Or Social Christianity at Work (1893)

A Colony of Mercy: Or Social Christianity at Work is a book written by Julie Sutter and published in 1893. The book details the establishment and workings of a Christian settlement in the United States, where the residents strive to live according to the principles of their faith. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the founding of the colony and its early years, including the challenges faced by the settlers and their efforts to build a self-sufficient community. The second part of the book focuses on the daily life of the colony, including their social and religious practices, their work and education, and their relationships with the surrounding community. Throughout the book, Sutter emphasizes the importance of social Christianity, which she defines as the application of Christian principles to social problems. She argues that the colony serves as a model for how Christian communities can work together to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and social injustice. Overall, A Colony of Mercy is a fascinating look at a unique experiment in Christian living and a compelling argument for the power of faith to transform society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.