benedicite

Example Sentences

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The Father rose politely and greeted them respectfully in Latin: "Benedicite nomen Domini."

From The Slaves of the Padishah by J?kai, M?r

The choir stalls, carved to illustrate the Benedicite, the pulpit, and the reredos are all modern, having been erected from designs by Sir Gilbert Scott.

From Exeter by Haslehust, E. W.

Then to my lodgings driving with me back, He left me with a Benedicite!

From The Woman Who Dared by Sargent, Epes

I don't know—I only know that meaning no disrespect, no irreverence, I could have sung aloud from the Benedicite: "Omnia opera Domini!"

From Life on the Stage by Morris, Clara

The old knight placed her hand in his, and the King said "Benedicite."

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)