Most Richly Blessed

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I asked God for strength, that I might achieve,

I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.

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I asked for health, that I might do greater things,

I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.

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I asked for riches, that I might be happy,

I was given poverty, that I might be wise.

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I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men,

I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.

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I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life,

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

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I got nothing I asked for --

but everything I had hoped for.

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Almost despite myself, my

unspoken prayers were answered.

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I am, among all men,

most richly blessed.

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Anonymous Confederate Soldier

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