ANSWERED PRAYERS.

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 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!