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 all things that I might enjoy life
I was given life that I might enjoy all things…
I got nothing I asked for
I got all things I hoped for…
Despite myself my prayers were answered
I among all people are most richly blessed…
Prayer of an unknown Civil War soldier