There are three important steps to take in preparation for a holy death.  And these three principles should be practiced throughout life.  (1) Expect that death will come knocking at your gates at any time; this will keep your priorities straight.  (2) Value your time for it is the most precious possession you have.  (3) Refrain from a soft and easy life; stress the holy life of self-discipline, labor, and alertness.  Engage each day in self-examination.
Jeremy Taylor