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.
Jeremy TaylorGod hath given to man a short time here upon earth, and yet upon this short time eternity depends.
Jeremy TaylorThe greatest evils, are from within us; and from ourselves also we must look for the greatest good.
Jeremy TaylorTo secure a contented spirit, measure your desires by your fortune, and not your fortune by your desires.
Jeremy TaylorChildren, honor your parents in your hearts; bear them not only awe and respect, but kindness and affection: love their persons, fear to do anything that may justly provoke them; highly esteem them as the instruments under God of your being: for Ye shall fear every man his mother and his father.
Jeremy Taylor