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Solder's Prayer
Attributed to a Civil War Soldier

A prayer by an American Confederate soldier seriously disabled in the Civil War

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 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.

The Episcopal Church Service Cross was the first cross to be approved by the military for our troops. If you know someone from the area who served or is currently serving, contact our church office so we may send a cross.