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The Whole Works of the Right Rev. Jeremy Taylor ...: The rule and exercises of holy living and dying

This volume forms part of the collected works of Jeremy Taylor, a prominent figure in English religious literature of the 1600s. The central text, "The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living and Dying," represents a significant contribution to Anglican devotional prose, offering guidance on Christian conduct and the proper approach to mortality. Taylor's work addresses practical spirituality, examining how believers might structure their daily lives in accordance with religious principles while also preparing for the inevitability of death. The writings reflect the theological and pastoral concerns of the Caroline era, combining rhetorical elegance with moral instruction. As a whole, the collection preserves Taylor's reputation as a master of English prose style and an influential voice in the tradition of Christian practical divinity. more

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Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy Taylor

Jeremy Taylor, a renowned English author, was born on August 15, 1613, and passed away on August 13, 1667. His works, primarily focused on religion and philosophy, have been highly appreciated by readers. more

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“Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit; and our wandering thoughts in prayer are but the neglects of meditation and recessions from that duty; according as we neglect meditation, so are our prayers imperfect, - meditation being the soul of prayer and the intention of our spirit.”

“The Lord's Prayer is short and mysterious, and, like the treasures of the Spirit, full of wisdom and latent senses: it is not improper to draw forth those excellencies which are intended and signified by every petition, that by so excellent an authority we may know what it is lawful to beg of God.”

“When we pray for any virtue, we should cultivate the virtue as well as pray for it; the form of your prayer should be the rule of your life; every petition to God is a precept to man. Look not, therefore, upon your prayers as a method of good and salvation only, but as a perpetual monition of duty. By what we require of God we see what he requires of us.”