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 !