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In The Rule and Exercises of Holy Dying, Taylor examines and reflects on many aspects connected with death and dying. His goal is to provide “considerations concerning preparation for a holy and blessed death.” Taylor structures the book by offering a reflection on a particular aspect associated with death (e.g., the shortness of one’s life), followed by practical advice based on that reflection....

1. HE that would die well must always look for death, every day knocking at the gates of the grave; and then the gates of the grave shall never prevail against him to do him mischief. This was the advice of all the wise and good men of the world, who, especially in the days and periods of their joy and festival egressions, chose to throw some ashes
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