FEATURED POETRY

MOST RICHLY BLESSED

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 I asked for- But everything I had hoped for
Almost despite myself; My unspoken prayers were answered

I am, among all men

 am   Most Richly Blessed


By anonymous Confederate soldier

 

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