5. O most blessed grace, which makest the poor in spirit rich in virtues, and renderest him that is rich in many good things humble of heart;
Come, descend upon me, replenish me betimes with consolation, lest my soul faint through weariness and dryness of mind.
I beg of thee, O Lord, that I may find grace in thy sight; for thy grace is enough for me, though I obtain none of those things which nature desires.
If I be tempted and afflicted with many tribulations, I will fear no evil, whilst thy grace is with me;
She is my strength; she gives counsel and help;
She is more mighty than all my enemies, and wiser than all the wise.
6. She is the mistress of truth, the teacher of discipline, the light of the heart, the comfort in affliction, the banisher of sorrow, the expeller of fear, the nurse of devotion, the producer of tears.
What am I without her but a piece of dry wood, and an unprofitable stock, fit for nothing but to be cast away!
Let thy grace therefore, O Lord, always both go before me and follow me, and make me ever intent upon good works, through Jesus Christ, thy Son. Amen.