| *Prayer of 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 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 thing, that I might enjoy life, I was given life, that I might enjoy all things... I got nothing that I asked for- but everything that I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoiled prayers were answered. I am among all men, most richly blessed. |
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