Eugene Field – Dec 14, Iyengar II & I

After a long weekend in New York City, stopping in favorite bookstores and museum gift shops. I needed this. I am broke but inspired!

THE BIBLIOMANIAC'S PRAYER

Keep me, I pray, in wisdom's way

That I may truths eternal seek;

I need protecting care to-day, —

My purse is light, my flesh is weak.

So banish from my erring heart

All baleful appetites and hints

Of Satan's fascinating art,

Of first editions, and of prints.

Direct me in some godly walk

Which leads away from bookish strife,

That I with pious deed and talk

May extra-illustrate my life.