I asked for health,
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 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 that I asked for,
But everything I hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among all men and women most richly blessed.
