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 I asked for but everything I had hoped for.
      Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among men most richly blessed.