And Finally Jeremy Taylor on the Test of True Religion

The way to judge religion is by doing our duty; and theology is rather a divine life than a divine knowledge. In heaven indeed we shall first see, and then love; but here on earth we must first love, and love will open our eyes as well as our hearts, and we shall then see and perceive and understand.

—Sermon, Via Intelligentiae (1657)

I hope you have enjoyed these excerpts from one of my favorite Anglican divines, Bishop Jeremy Taylor, on his feast day.

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