See R. R. Reno's essay, "Brain Food," in First Things, February, 2010.

            #37

 The Modern Academic’s Prayer

Lord, grant me knowledge,

But let it be neat;

Let it be packaged

Like socks on my feet.

 

Let it be something

I can carry around

And use for my pleasure

When others abound.

 

Let it be something

That fits in my pocket

Or something to wear

Like a gem in a locket.

 

Lord, let me know,

But not too much,

Lest Truth come a calling

And I lose my crutch.