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Prayer of an Unknown Confederate Soldier, aka The Creed for the Disabled

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I read the poem is at the wall of the hospital lobby. I would like to know the reliable reference for this famous poem.

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 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.

--Cheol (talk) 05:01, 16 August 2012 (UTC)[reply]