Martin Luther is reputed to have stated after observing his dog eyeing him at the supper table, "Oh, if I could only pray the way this dog watches the meat! All his thoughts are concentrated on the piece of meat. Otherwise he has no thought, wish, or hope. But, my heart fails because it cannot hold to prayer without wandering."
Then, before his trial at Worms he prayed, "My God, stand by me against all the world's wisdom and reason. Not mine, but yours is the cause. I would prefer to have peaceful days and be out of this turmoil, but yours, oh Lord is this cause. It is righteous and eternal. Stand by me, you true eternal God. In no man do I trust. Stand by me oh, God. In the name of your dear Son, Jesus Christ, who shall be my defense and shelter, yes my mighty fortress, through the might and strength of your Holy Spirit, amen."
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