I weave a silence on to my lipsI weave a silence into my mindI weave a silence within my heartI close my ears to distractionsI close my eyes to attractionsI close my heart to temptationsCalm me O Lord as you stilled the stormStill me O Lord, keep me from harmLet all tumult within me ceaseEnfold me Lord in your peaceDavid AdamAn Anglican Companion, compiled by Alan Wilkinson and Christopher Cocksworth (Bishop of Coventry) (SPCK, 2014)I tell you the truth, no one should consider himself a servant of God until he has passed through temptations and tribulations. A temptation overcome is like a ring with which the Lord betroths the soul of his servant. Many flatter themselves over their many years of merit and rejoice at never having suffered any temptations. But sheer fright would knock them