Prayer for new academic year/new "Lamp Post"
Posted by tom | Oct 4, 2011
One of the two prayers for the new academic year in September’s Lamp Post:
Almighty God, in whose hands are all the powers of man; who givest understanding, and takest it away; who as it seemeth good unto Thee, enlightenest the thoughts of the simple, and darkenest the meditations fo the wise, be present with me in my studies and enquiries.
Grant, O LORD, that I may not lavish away the life which Thou hast given me on useless trifles, not waste it in vain searches after things which Thou hast hidden from me.
Enable me, by the Holy Spirit, so to shun sloth and negligence, that every day may discharge part of the task which Thou hast allotted me; and so further with Thy help that labour which, without thy help must be ineffectual, such success as will most promote thy glory, and the salvation of my own soul, for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen. -- Samuel Johnson (1752).
Faculty friends: Did you receive a copy of the Lamp Post on Friday? If not, please take a glimpse at The Lamp Post: A Resource for Christian Faculty (ESN Blog) and prayerfully consider subscribing/reading.
Note: The Lamp Post is an email publication specifically for Christian faculty, with articles and resources intended to help Christian faculty in their spiritual, academic, and community life on campus.
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