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Now, I am not going to weary you with mere exegetical remarks, but I do want to lay stress upon this, that, when the Apostle speaks about 'spiritual blessings,' he does not merely use that word 'spiritual' as defining the region in us in which the blessings are given, though that is also implied; but rather as pointing to the medium by which they are conferred. — Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John
The real strength of nations consists in loyalty, patriotism, and public spirit; and no sacrifices can be too great to secure these unbought blessings--"this cheap defence." — A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges
It may be objected that our blessings are all future or distant,--the hope of eternal life, which is to be fulfilled hereafter, God's forgiveness, who is in heaven: what do we gain now and here above the Jews? — Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII (of 8)
Only our blessings are not seen; therefore they are higher, because they are unseen. — Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VII (of 8)
Prayer hath the promise of all spiritual and valuable blessings, and the promise is true. — The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning