How do you pray when you are alone? Silently, or audibly? The author considers the designation "quiet time" in light of his study of the Psalms, and regards silent prayers as the exception in Scripture. He advocates instead for "noisy time."

The decline in familiarity with Scripture in churches is a growing cause for concern. Grayston analyzes the reasons for this trend. He places the evangelical "quiet time" in its historical context, and suggests ways in which personal engagement with Scripture might be recovered and encouraged.