blesses

Fr Benjamin blesses the faithful with the Most Holy Eucharist.

Oxford Corpus Christi Procession 2009 2009

Mr. Beauchamp, Sir Harry himself, and my lady, are continually blessing my guardian: Every body, in short, blesses him.

The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) Samuel Richardson 1725

The minister in Gods name blesses his i.e. Gods people agreeable to the practice of the apostles, who generally close the epistles with a benediction in the name of the

Diary of Anna Green Winslow A Boston School Girl of 1771 Anna Green Winslow 1881

It is the object of the verb mula which I believe is a presentive verb meaning "blesses", so it appears we're dealing with something pointing to a kind of gift to the gods.

Etruscan "esi"... What is it? 2007

The first of Genesis' three creation narratives, Genesis 1:1 to 2:3, spans seven days from "the beginning" to the day of rest on which God "blesses" and "sanctifies" creation.

Genesis: A thrice-told tale 2006

The first of Genesis' three creation narratives, Genesis 1:1 to 2:3, spans seven days from "the beginning" to the day of rest on which God "blesses" and "sanctifies" creation.

Archive 2006-09-01 2006

When God "blesses," He not merely wishes well but imparts good.

Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942

The minister "blesses" (that is, consecrates with blessing) the cup, not by any priestly transmitted authority of his own, but as representative of the congregation, who virtually through him bless the cup.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

"blesses" it, or secures the favor of the higher powers who distribute good and bad fortune.

Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals William Graham Sumner 1875

"blesses" His children; and that not in mere words, but in acts. us -- all Christians. blessings -- Greek, "blessing."

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871