Author: Lewis Bayly ISBN: 9781601786685 Binding: paperback Section: Christianity-General The Practice of Piety presents the substance of several sermons Lewis Bayly preached while minister at Eversham. It was made into a devotional manual and soon became one of the most popular books in England. Bayly begins his work with “a plain description of God in His essence, person, and attributes,” emphasizes the necessity of true faith and holy living, and shows how to overcome obstacles to the pious life.