[Verse 1]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.[Chorus]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.[Verse 2]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.[Chorus]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.[Bridge]I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.[Outro]I got nothing that I asked for,But everything I had hoped for.I am, among all men...Most richly blessed.[Fade out]
