“Humility is like a tree, whose root when it sets deepest in the earth rises higher, and spreads fairer and stands surer, and lasts longer, and every step of its descent is like a rib of iron.”
Quote by Jeremy Taylor
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The Whole Works of the Right Rev. Jeremy Taylor ...: Life of Christ
This volume presents the complete works of Jeremy Taylor, a prominent English clergyman and theologian known for his eloquent prose and deep religious insight. The centerpiece is his extended meditation on the life of Christ, which explores the Gospel narratives with a blend of scholarly reflection and pastoral warmth. The book also includes other sermons, treatises, and letters that showcase Taylor's influence on Anglican spirituality and his reputation as a master of devotional literature. more
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