A STUDENT'S PRAYER
Lord, grant me a quiet heart,
before exams start.
Lead me to use my leisure hours,
to invigorate my powers.
My mind from daydreams liberate,
Give me the will to concentrate.
from all distractions set me free;
That in my studies I may be
a student with a sole fulfillment,
to make my work a sacrament.
From my faith heart in love expel,
all failures fears that therein dwell.
And from my pillow drive away,
all dark foreboding of the day.
Help me in faith to rest so deep,
that I may have untroubled sleep.
While notes and lectures I prepare,
may I not lose my zest for prayer.
And may I not forget to look,
for guidance in Thy Book.
And may i ever grateful be,
to all who daily pray for me.
While i myself intercede,
for other students too I plead;
so may exams find
each one alert in heart and mind.