Our Virginia Roots

“The First Charter of Virginia, April 10. 1606”

Author: Rev. Richard Hackluit (Hakluyt)

Purpose:

  • “to propagate the Christian Religion” (the gospel)

  • To the Native Americans, (“infidels”)

Map: Virginia Charter Land Boundaries

Signed by: King James I of England

Cape Henry Landing, April 29, 1607

  • Three Ships Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery

  • Rev Robert Hunt, Anglican Spiritual Leader

  • Hunt’s Prayer/Covenant: “from these very shores the gospel shall go forth to not only this New World but the entire world.”

Jamestown

  • First Permanent English Settlement

  • First Protestant Church  (Anglican) in American

  • First Reprehensive Government

  • God’s Eastern Gate to America

ROOTS Presentation

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