From Bayly 6. Lastly, when such thoughts come into thy head, either to keep thee from prayer, or to distract thee in praying, remember that those are the fowls which the evil one sends to devour the good seed, and the carcasses of thy spiritual sacrifices [Matt. xiii:19]; but endeavour with Abraham, to drive them … Continue reading Morning Piety: How A Private Man Must Begin the Morning with Piety – Meditations (on Distractions) to stir us up to morning prayer & Short Morning Prayer – 6