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