I asked God for strength, that I

might achieve -

I was make 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 people, most richly blessed!

Anonymous

Spirit of God

By

What a friend we have in Jesus,

all our sins and griefs to bear;

what a privilege to carry

everything to God in pray'r!

Oh, what peace we often forfeit;

Oh, what needless pain we bear!

All because we do not carry

everything to God in pray'r.

Have we trials and temptations?

Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged;

take it to the Lord in pray'r.

Can we find a friend so faithful

who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness;

take it to the Lord in pray'r.

Are we weak and heavy laden,

cumber'd with a load of care?

Precious Saviour, still our refuge;

take it to the Lord in pray'r.

Do our friends despise, forsake us?

Take it to the Lord in pray'r.

In His arms He'll take and shield us

and we'll find sweet solace there.

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