THE BOOK OF GIFTS.
Reading edition
An angel came to me one day With “Book of Gifts” in hand, And offered any one therein That I should then demand. With pride he pointed out to me Each gift, and urged that I Would take from them the choicest one. For in his power did lie The giving out of life’s rich stores. This single time had man Been given the choice of worldly gifts Since life on earth began. I had the choice of all life’s gifts, Fame, honor, untold wealth. I chose not one he offered me, But begged for love and health.