The Rule And Exercises Of Holy Living And The Rule And Exercises Of Holy Dying

by Jeremy Taylor

The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living and The Rule and Exercises of Holy Dying is a spiritual guidebook written by Jeremy Taylor. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focusing on how to live a holy life and the second part on how to prepare for a holy death. The book provides guidance on how to cultivate virtues such as humility, charity, and gratitude, and how to avoid vices such as pride, envy, and greed. It also offers practical advice on how to pray, meditate, and read scripture. The second part of the book provides guidance on how to prepare for death, including how to confess sins, receive the sacraments, and face death with peace and acceptance. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both spiritual seekers and those seeking guidance on how to live a more meaningful life.Two Volumes in One.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Nonfiction

640 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1651

About the author

Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667) was a cleric in the Church of England and a writer.

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Reviews

[Stephen Gamble · Rating 5 out of 5]

You have to wade through a lot of monumental prose and 'miserable sinner' theology to discover some beautiful and remarkable insights. Jeremy is verbose but likable.

[delbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting to see an insight into how God is perceived by an Anglican spiritual writer.

[Brent Johnson]

These are some of those old books that many people have heard of but not read, quoted, but not studied. That is a shame. There is a lot of wise advice in this volume published by Seedbed Publishing.

It is actually two separate, slim books done in one volume. The second book, on Holy Dying, lays out thoughts for the ill, dying, and those who minister to them. Rev Taylor must have really admired Cyrus the Great, because he often tells stories about Cyrus dying in ancient Persia.

Here is a typical quote from Taylor; "Be content that the time that was formerly spent in prayer be now spent in vomiting, and carelessness, and attendance; since God has pleased that it should be so, it does not become us to think hard thoughts concerning it." Odd words, but down to earth and practical for a very ill person. Typical of this volume. Read it slowly.