Huswifery Analysis

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Taylor’s display of yarn in “Huswifery” plays a significant role in illustrating the foundation of the ideal Christian. For example, when asking God to “Make me thy loom then, knit therein this twine: And make thy holy spirit, lord, wind quills” (Taylor 101), Taylor offers to surrender himself to God, so God can use him as the foundation of his masterpiece. Even as Taylor asks God for his spiritual help, his life is in the process of transformation through God's holy word. Then, by choosing to begin the poem with “Make me, O Lord, thy spinning wheel complete”(Taylor 101), Taylor emphasizes his desire for God to use him as that foundation to then transform him into a tool for righteous conversion. While claiming, “My conversation make to …show more content…

For instance, when desiring the Lord, Taylor claims “Thy holy lord my distaff make for me. Make mine affections thy swift flyers neat”(Taylor 101). Taylor continues to ask the Lord for his guidance in preparing his soul for the teachings of the Lord’s word. While Taylor has an aspiration for his destiny of the Lord’s purpose ,Taylor still has a connection with the Lord to guide him during his spiritual journey. As well as, throughout the progression of Taylor’s life, he continues his process by requesting from God, “Make my soul the holy spoole to be”(Taylor 101), as if he himself embodies the supply of yarn that will be woven into fine clothing. His desire is to offer his soul as an endless supply of Godly yarn to produce the beautiful clothing. In addition, Taylor proclaims, “Thine ordinances make my fulling mills”(Taylor 101). Taylor believes the words of God will rid him of all his sins. Through relieving himself of his sins, Taylor is making his way through the spiritual path to salvation. By referencing the process of making yarn and turning it into clothing, Taylor illustrates the similarity to God’s ability to take an unprepared soul and gradually work it and nurture it into an ideal Christian

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