From Bayly. 4. Call to mind the zealous devotions of the Christians in the primitive church, who spent many whole nights and vigils in watching and praying for the forgiveness of their sins, and that they might be found ready at the coming of Christ; and that David was not content to pray at morning, … Continue reading Morning Piety: How A Private Man Must Begin the Morning with Piety – Meditations to stir us up to morning prayer – 4: Zealous devotions of the ancient Christians