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Poem
March 15, 1884
Southern Standard
Mcminnville, Warren County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
The speaker reflects on prayers for riches, glory, and love, which brought success but also greater cares and scars, finding true peace and strength only in praying for a contented mind last.
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I prayed for riches and achieved success.
All that I touched turned into gold. Alas!
My cares were greater and my peace was less
When that wish came to pass.
I prayed for glory and I heard my name
and Sung by sweet children and by hoary men,
But ah! the hurts-the hurts that come with fame;
I was not happy then.
I prayed for love, and had my soul's desire;
Through quivering heart and body and through brain
There swept the flame of its devouring fire;
And there the scars remain.
I prayed for a contented mind. At length
Great light upon my darkened spirit burst;
Great peace fell on me also, and great strength ;
Oh! had that prayer been first!
All that I touched turned into gold. Alas!
My cares were greater and my peace was less
When that wish came to pass.
I prayed for glory and I heard my name
and Sung by sweet children and by hoary men,
But ah! the hurts-the hurts that come with fame;
I was not happy then.
I prayed for love, and had my soul's desire;
Through quivering heart and body and through brain
There swept the flame of its devouring fire;
And there the scars remain.
I prayed for a contented mind. At length
Great light upon my darkened spirit burst;
Great peace fell on me also, and great strength ;
Oh! had that prayer been first!
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Prayer
Riches
Glory
Love
Contentment
Peace
Desire
Poem Details
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Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
I Prayed For Riches And Achieved Success.
Oh! Had That Prayer Been First!
I Prayed For A Contented Mind. At Length
Great Peace Fell On Me Also, And Great Strength ;