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Archbishop of Canterbury

John Tillotson was a prominent religious leader in England, serving as the Archbishop of Canterbury. He lived during the 17th century and passed away on November 22, 1694. Tillotson is known for his theological writings and contributions to the church.

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Famous John Tillotson Quotes

“No man's body is as strong as his appetites, but Heaven has corrected the boundlessness of his voluptuous desires by stinting his strength and contracting his capacities.”

Men Body Desire Passion Strong Heaven Capacity Appetite Voluptuous Contracting

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“If people would but provide for eternity with the same solicitude and real care as they do for this life, they could not fail of heaven.”

People Ifs Real Care Heaven Failing Eternity This Life Solicitude

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“Men expect that religion should cost them no pains, that happiness should drop into their laps without any design and endeavor on their part, and that, after they have done what they please while they live, God should snatch them up to heaven when they die. But though the commandments of God be not grievous, yet it is fit to let men know that they are not thus easy.”

Source: The Works of the Most Reverend Dr. John Tillotson, Late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury: Containing Fifty Four Sermons and Discourses on Several Occasions. Together with the Rule of Faith

“Let no man deceive you with vain words or vain hopes or false notions of a slight and sudden repentance. As if heaven were a hospital founded on purpose to receive all sick and maimed persons that, when they can live no longer to the lusts of the flesh and the sinful pleasures of this world, can but put up a cold and formal petition to be admitted there. No, no, as sure as God is true, they shall never see the Kingdom of God who, instead of seeking it in the first place, make it their last refuge and retreat.”

Source: The Works of the Most Reverend Dr. John Tillotson ...: Containing Fifty Four Sermons and Discourses, on Several Occasions. Together with The Rule of Faith