英語の原文
I asked God
(A 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!
(ニューヨークの物理療法リハビリテーション研究所の受付の壁に掲げられている作者不詳の詩)
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