* "Make me, O Lord, Thy Spindle and Thy Distaff make me thine."
* "Distaff" is an archaic word for a stick used to hold fibers for spinning. Most people today would not recognize this word.
* "Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, my Thred"
* "Thred" is an archaic spelling of "thread" which, while still understandable, is no longer common.
* "And in Thy Heavenly Loom weave my Design."
* "Loom" is a word that is still used today, but it is not as common in everyday language as it was in Taylor's time.
These examples demonstrate Taylor's use of language that would have been more familiar to his audience in the 17th century. The use of these words creates a sense of distance from the modern reader, while also highlighting the poem's historical context.
It's important to note that Taylor's language isn't simply archaic for the sake of it. He uses these terms to draw a powerful comparison between the process of spinning and weaving with the process of spiritual transformation.