Lord, grant me a quiet heart
Before examinations start.
Teach me to use my leisure hours
To reinvigorate my powers.
My mind from day dreams liberate;
Give me the will to concentrate.
From all distractions set me free
That in my studies I may be
A student with this sole intent;
To make my work a sacrament.
From my faint heart, in love, expel
All failure 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 lessons I prepare,
May I not lose my zest for prayer.
And may I not forget to look
For daily guidance in the Book.
In quietness, confidence and peace
May I have sure and swift release
From needless fears and apprehensions,
From outward strain and inward tension.
And may I ever grateful be
To all who often pray for me;
While for myself I intercede,
For other students I would plead.
So may examinations find
Each one alert in heart and mind;
First inward joy and peace possessing,
Exams will prove a source of blessing.

- Author Unknown