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Fortem Virili Pectore

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Hymn for Vespers and Lauds for the Common of Holy Women. It was written by Cardinal Silvio Antoniano (1540-1603). Nine translations are in existence. The one given in Britt is by E. Caswall, the fourth verse reads:

O Christ, the strength of all the strong;

To whom our holiest deeds belong.

Through her prevailing prayers on high,

In mercy hear Thy people's cry!

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Fortem Virili Pectore'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​f/fortem-virili-pectore.html. 1910.