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One of my favorite poems

13 August 2012
Posted by Irishleo 
~Written by 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 great 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 hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.

 
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3 Comments On This Entry

That is very inspiring Thank you
Hurricane2, 14 August 2012 - 07:57 AM
A beautiful poem. Thank you for posting it. ^_^
soulconstance, 17 August 2012 - 01:00 AM
I'm glad you all liked it, I find it inspirational as well. I came across it years ago and it really struck a chord with me.
Irishleo, 17 August 2012 - 07:14 PM
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