City upon a Hill

"City upon a hill" is a phrase derived from the teaching of salt and light in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Its use in political rhetoric in United States politics is that of a declaration of American exceptionalism to refer to America acting as a "beacon of hope" for the world.

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden

Jesus, Book of Matthew 5:14

For the religious music albums, see City on a Hill (series). For the TV series, see City on a Hill (TV series).
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