benedictions

• Prayers and benedictions were addressed to the Almighty. —  The Duck of Minerva
• Time was when this place breathed actual benedictions, and was a home of active peace. —  Dreamthorp A Book of Essays Written in the Country
• He could see the ancient melodeon with its yellow keys, and the ragged hymn book his mother had prized next to her Bible; and he could hear again her sweet, quavering voice sing those gentle songs, like unforgettable benedictions--the same songs that Mukoki and the Missioner were chanting now, up here, a thousand miles away. —  The Courage of Marge O'Doone
• Making the usual gifts unto the Brahmanas and causing them to utter benedictions, and Pouring libations on the sacred fire, the old king prayed for long life to the Pandavas. —  The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18
• Causing the Brahmanas to utter benedictions, the business of recitation should be begun. —  The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18

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