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“Pray often rather than very long at a time. It is hard to be very long in prayer and not slacken in our affections. Those watches which are made to go longer than ordinary at one winding do commonly lose towards the end.” quote by William Gurnall
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““Pray often rather than very long at a time. It is hard to be very long in prayer and not slacken in our affections. Those watches which are made to go longer than ordinary at one winding do commonly lose towards the end.””

William Gurnall

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Frequent short prayers keep focus and prevent spiritual fatigue.

In simple terms: Short prayers maintain devotion.

Key Takeaway

Pray often, keep it brief.

Themes

prayer spiritual discipline focus

Mood

reflective devotional

Type

advice spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal worship
  • daily routine
  • group prayer
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

devotion attention span affection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can brief prayers deepen your connection?
  • What routine helps you stay attentive?
A Different Perspective

Long prayers can lead to distraction and waning affection.

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