Attributed to an unknown Confederate soldier.

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey....

I asked for health, that I might do great things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.....

I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise....

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God....

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things....

I got nothing I asked for - but everything I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among men most richly blessed.

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