On retiring, the old domestic was profuse in her benedictions; the daughter only looked her thanks; but as they shone through the tears that filled her fine black eyes, the student thought them a thousand times the most eloquent.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Since there are few more potent benedictions than "Have no fear," the ayah withdrew in deep content.
"Son of Power"
Will Levington Comfort and Zamin Ki Dost
It is evident that these new formularies might give opportunity for the introduction of hitherto unused collects, anthems, and benedictions of a sort that would greatly enhance the general usefulness of the Prayer Book.
"A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer"
William Reed Huntington