“There is a wheel within a wheel; a secret sacred wheel of Providence (most visible in marriages), guided by His hand that allows not the race to the swift nor bread to the wise, nor good wives to good men: and He that can bring good out of evil (for mortals are blind to this reason) only knows why this blessing was denied to patient Job, to meek Moses, and to our as meek and patient Mr Hooker.”
Quote by Izaak Walton
Work
The Ecclesiastical polity and other works of Richard Hooker: with his life by I. Walton. To which are added, the 'Christian letter' to mr. Hooker; and dr. Covel's 'Just and temperate defence' in reply to it [&c.] an intr. and notes by B. Hanbury
The Ecclesiastical Polity is a foundational text in the study of church governance and theological philosophy. This volume brings together Hooker's influential work, along with supplementary materials including correspondence and a defense of his ideas. The book is further enriched by an introduction and detailed scholarly annotations by B. Hanbury, providing context and analysis for readers. more
Author
Izaak Walton
Izaak Walton, an English writer, was born on August 9, 1593, and died on December 15, 1683. He is best known for his book 'The Compleat Angler,' which provides a detailed description of the art and philosophy of fishing, and has had a profound impact on fishing culture and literature. more
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