“O Lord who is the fountain of all wisdom and learning, you have given me the years of my life to learn the arts and skills necessary for an honest and holy life. Enlighten my mind that I may acquire knowledge. Strengthen my memory that I may retain what I have learned. Govern my heart, that I may always be eager and diligent in my studies. And let your Spirit of truth, judgment and prudence guide my understanding, that I may perceive how everything I learn fits into your holy plan for the world.”

- John Calvin -