Curated OER
God's Weaving in Taylor's "Huswifery"
Eleventh graders trace Taylor's use of conceit or extended metaphor in his poem "Huswifery" where he compares the process of cloth making to God's salvation of man, and write a poem in which they compare a personal transformation with an...
Georgetown University
Georgetown Unversity: Edward Taylor
Very extensive site that contains information about Taylor's "major themes, historical perspectives, and personal issues" as well as poetic style, form, and artistic conventions. Contains analysis of "Huswifery," as well as other Taylor...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Utopian Promise: Edward Taylor
Born in England, emigrant Edward Taylor was a Harvard educated minister, writer, and poet of orthodox Puritan theology. Click on "Edward Taylor Activities" for related materials.
Washington State University
Washington State University: American Authors: Edward Taylor (C. 1642 1729)
This resource provides a bibliography of works relating to Edward Taylor.
Bill Carson
Puritan & Reformed Writings: "Our Insufficiency"
Full text of Edward Taylor's poem, "Our Insufficiency to Praise God Suitably, for His Mercy."
Bill Carson
Puritan & Reformed Writings: "The Cup of Blessing"
Complete text of Taylor's poem, "The Cup of Blessing Which We Bless."
Bill Carson
Puritan and Reformed Writings: "I Am the Living Bread"
Full text of Edward Taylor's poem, "I Am the Living Bread."
Bill Carson
Puritan and Reformed Writings: "I Go to Prepare a Place"
Full text of Taylor's poem, "I Go to Prepare a Place for You."
Bill Carson
Puritan and Reformed Writings: "He Sent a Man Before"
Full text of Taylor's poem, "He Sent a Man Before Them, Even Joseph, Who Was Sold etc."
Bill Carson
Puritan and Reformed Writings: "Things Present"
Full text of Taylor's poem, "Things Present."
Bill Carson
Puritan and Reformed Writings: "If One Died for All Then Are All Dead"
Full text of Taylor's poem, "If One Died For All Then Are All Dead."
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Colonial Literature: Edward Taylor and "Huswifery"
This lesson focuse on Edward Taylor and his poem "Huswifery." Unlike most Colonial literature, Taylor used poetry as a medium to praise God as shown in the poem "Huswifery." Students are asked to read the poem and look for examples of...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Edward Taylor
This resource presents a brief overview of the life, works, and poetic style of Edward Taylor.
Bill Carson
Puritan and Reformed Writings: The Poems of Edward Taylor
Biographical information with an emphasis on personality and poetic themes of Edward Taylor. Contains a list, opening lines, and links to Taylor's major works. Contains quotations from critics.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: American Literature: Video: Edwards and the Transition to Enlightenment
Use the video "Edwards and the Transition to Enlightenment" to consider the two learning outcomes below. It featuring discussions of Raymond Williams's model of culture; Edward Taylor; Jonathan Edwards; Benjamin Franklin; George...
Bill Carson
Puritan and Reformed Writings: "Meditation 1"
Full text of Edward Taylor's poem, "Meditation 1." Includes links to other information about Puritans and their writing.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Address to the Soul Occasioned by a Rain
The complete text of the poem "Address to the Soul Occasioned by a Rain" by Edward Taylor.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Huswifery
The complete text of the poem "Huswifery" by Edward Taylor.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Meditation 1
The complete text of the poem "Meditation 1" by Edward Taylor.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Meditation 35
The complete text of the poem "Meditation 35" by Edward Taylor.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Meditation 60
The complete text of the poem "1 Corinthians X:4: And Did All Drink the Same Spiritual Drink" by Edward Taylor.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Meditation 8
The complete text of the poem "Meditation 8" by Edward Taylor.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Reflexion
The complete text of the poem "Canticles 2:1, I Am the Rose of Sharon" by Edward Taylor.