I asked you, God, for strength that
I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn
humbly to obey.
I asked for help that I might do greater
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 for you.
I asked for all things that I might
enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy
all things.
No, dear God, I've gotten nothing
that I asked for;
But everything I hoped for.
Despite myself, my prayers were answered;
And I am among those most richly blessed.
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