FOURTH DAY
Thou in toil art comfort sweet, Pleasant
coolness in the heat, solace in the midst of
woe.
The Gift of Fortitude By the gift of Fortitude
the soul is strengthened against natural fear,
and supported to the end in the performance of
duty. Fortitude imparts to the will an impulse
and energy which move it to under take
without hesitancy the most arduous tasks, to
face dangers, to trample under foot human
respect, and to endure without complaint the
slow martyrdom of even lifelong tribulation.
"He that shall persevere unto the end, he shall
be saved."
Prayer
Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold
my soul in time of trouble and adversity,
sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen
my weakness, give me courage against all the
assaults of my enemies, that I may never be
overcome and separated from Thee, my God
and greatest Good. Amen.
Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to
the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven
Gifts