'Differing Spirits': Jeremy Taylor on Prayer and Poetry

• Published in: Bunyan studies no. 16; p. 89
• Main Author: Gay, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumbria University, Department of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences 01.01.2012
• Subjects: British & Irish literature; Bunyan, John (1628-1688); English literature; Poetry

Much of the preface to the Directory rehearses criticisms of the Book of Common Prayer that were familiar from years of contention. [...]in reminding the people of their sinful natures, or in petitions for rulers, the minister should 'Call upon the Lord to this effect' in words perhaps ins...