Published respectively in 1650 and 1651, Holy Living instructs the reader on leading a virtuous life, while Holy Dying offers guidance on preparing for a pious Christian death.Seventy-five years after their publication John Wesley discovered Taylor s works an encounter he said left him exceedingly affected. Taylor s works inspired the spiritual turning point for Wesley, who said that upon reading, heimmediately resolved to dedicate all his life to God.While the language of Taylor s time may seem demanding, the underlying principles shine as brightly as ever. Though presented in religious context, readers will recognize popular concepts such as time management, social networking, self-control, and personal accountability.These things and more reside within Taylor s Rule and Exercises of Holy Living and Holy Dying, seeking to provide Christians with a fundamental understanding of how to manage our day-to-day affairs in order better to serve ourselves, andour God.
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