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Prayer of an unknown Civil War soldier, ( long have I looked for this poem, in many ways this is a description of my life. )

I Asked God

I asked GOD for strength that I might achieve . I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.

I asked God 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 giving 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 that I had hoped for.......

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among all men most richly blessed.

--By an unknown soldier.

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