A CREED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED 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 mght 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 for which I asked for- but everything for which I had hoped. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among men, most richly blessed! Selected             24

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