A CREED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED

【A CREED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED】

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 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 had hoped for
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among all men, most richly blessed!



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