There is usually a benediction at the end of our church service. From LearnThat.org.
The apostolic benediction is pronounced more especially and particularly to the seven Asian churches, v. 4. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation)] Reference
The closing benediction is more extensive than the former; for in this he prays for all true believers at Ephesus, and every where else. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation)] Reference
Some have observed that whereas in all the epistles to the churches the apostolical benediction is grace and peace, in these two epistles to. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation)] Reference
"May the Lord bless you, my sweet child," said the doctor, lifting one hand painfully and laying it in benediction on her fair and graceful head. From Wordnik.com. [The Hidden Hand] Reference
In the Sermon on the Mount the benediction is pronounced upon the "poor in spirit" and those who "hunger and thirst after righteousness" (Mt 5: 3, 6). From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Every phrase in our benediction is a value, a direction, and each week we reorient ourselves. From Wordnik.com. [Philocrites: What more do you want?] Reference
The benediction was a continuation of the sermon and a closing prayer, all in a single sentence. From Wordnik.com. [Russell H. Conwell] Reference
The Prelate declared he would refuse his benediction were the Duchess not accorded her fitting place in the ceremony. From Wordnik.com. [A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg] Reference
Rush Limbaugh led The-Hell-With-All-You Chorus with his notorious, pre-inaugural, four-word benediction for our new president: "I hope he fails.". From Wordnik.com. [Eric Williams: Nattering Nabobs of Negativism '09] Reference
Around, above and between the symbols, the symposia, the ringing of the bell, the procession of be-robed dignitaries and the benediction was the fun part, at least for me. From Wordnik.com. [Diana Meehan: Harvard, Thy Name is Woman] Reference
This feast may be considered as a kind of benediction of arms. From Wordnik.com. [The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 336, October 18, 1828] Reference
At the rooftop bar, she offers a kind of benediction: We're all in transition, but that's not bad. From Wordnik.com. ['The Lost Girls' of New York learn to embrace the journey] Reference
The scholarly element is a kind of benediction on human rapaciousness, it purifies it and elevates it. From Wordnik.com. [Dumbarton Oaks Museum reopens] Reference
He raised his staff to me in a kind of benediction, and smiled, as if he knew some secret that only we two shared. From Wordnik.com. [Catspaw]
Just as that other wood had been a plague spot of evil, so here was a kind of benediction, as if this had been a source of good. From Wordnik.com. [Sorceress of the Witch World]
The last five syllables were sung as a staccato chant, defying the world, and when they ended, as a kind of benediction to General Gurza. From Wordnik.com. [Mexico]
Her voice was low; it was a kind of benediction the old man was giving her. From Wordnik.com. [King Coal : a Novel] Reference
Msgr. Marini explains that it is "a solemn benediction which is not connected to a particular liturgical rite.". From Wordnik.com. [A Catholic Life] Reference
She had forgiven him, and to show that she bore no malice had spoken a kind of benediction -- a prayer that all might be well with him. From Wordnik.com. [Sant' Ilario] Reference
Valley of Berachah "(" benediction "), now Wady Bereikut. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
Mankind needs a world-wide benediction of understanding. From Wordnik.com. [US Presidential Inaugural Addresses] Reference
The ceremonies will close with prayer and a benediction. From Wordnik.com. [Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals] Reference
"Then bury him again, and be --" The Baron bestowed a benediction. From Wordnik.com. [Half-Hours with Great Story-Tellers] Reference
The form of Paul's benediction to the Corinthians proves the doctrine. From Wordnik.com. [When the Holy Ghost is Come] Reference
Urbain raised his closely bound hands, and giving her his benediction, said, gently. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Then I got up to give the benediction — all the while fearing for my life and my dog. From Wordnik.com. [Feed the Right Wolf] Reference
For know ye that afterwards, when he desired to inherit the benediction, he was rejected. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 65: Hebrews The Challoner Revision] Reference
"My darlings!" was all she said, and we crept out softly, knowing we had received her benediction. From Wordnik.com. [Stories Worth Rereading] Reference
"Collect yourself, my dear Madame, collect yourself," and assuming a serious look I bestowed my benediction upon her. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Quayle didn't know that when he dropped by the Oval Office to make one last pitch for the president's formal benediction. From Wordnik.com. [Gunning For Quayle] Reference
I was honored to be chosen to deliver the benediction at this year's commencement ceremony for Marymount College in Manhattan. From Wordnik.com. [Feed the Right Wolf] Reference
A Monsignor -- related to the Talbruns -- pronounced the nuptial benediction; his address was a panegyric on the two families. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
He was the least likely politician to say its benediction, but he did, and with political skill and no small measure of moral courage. From Wordnik.com. [The Ghosts Of Vietnam] Reference
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