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CHAPTER 5 THE DEVOTIONAL OUTLOOK OF THE LEGION 17
Hence it is that the Legion is concerned only in a secondary
way about a programme of works, but much about intensity
of purpose. It does not require from its members wealth or
influence, but faith unwavering; not famous deeds but only
unrelaxed effort; not genius but unquenchable love; not giant
strength but steady discipline. A legionary service must be
one of holding on, of absolute and obstinate refusal to lose
heart. A rock in the crisis; but constant at all times. Hoping
for success; humble in success; but independent of it; fighting
failure; undismayed by it; fighting on, and wearing it down;
thriving upon difficulties and monotony, because they give
scope for the faith and effort of an enduring siege. Ready and
resolute when summoned; on the alert though not called
upon; and even when there is no conflict and no enemy in
sight, maintaining a tireless precautionary patrol for God;
with a heart for the imposs ible; yet content to play the part of
stop-gap; nothing too big; no duty too mean; for each the
same minute attention, the same in exhaust ible patience, the
same inflexible courage; every task marked with the same
golden tenacity; always on duty for souls; ever at hand to
carry the weak through their many weak moments; vigilantly
watching to surprise the hardened at their rare moments of
soft ness; unremitting in search for those that have strayed;
unmindful of self; all the time standing by the cross of others,
and standing there until the work is consummated.
Unfailing must be the service of the organisation con -
secrated to the Virgo Fidelis, and bearing, either for honour or
dishonour, her name.

5

THE DEVOTIONAL OUTLOOK OF
THE LEGION

The devotional outlook of the Legion is reflected in its
prayers. The Legion is built in the first place upon a profound
faith in God and in the love he bears his children. He wills to
draw great glory from our efforts, and he will purify them and