Verse 1
Father, to thee our souls we raise,
And for a blessing look,
Prevent, and help us by thy grace
In learning of our book.

Verse 2
Give us an humble active mind,
From sloth and folly free,
Give us a chearful heart, inclin’d
To truth and piety.

Verse 3
A faithful memory bestow,
With solid learning store,
And still, O Lord, as more we know,
Let us obey thee more:

Verse 4
Let us things excellent discern,
Hold fast what we approve,
And above all delight to learn
The lessons of thy love.