benedicite
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It is a combination of the six "Days" of Creation with the Benedicite omnia opera as a hymn of praise from created nature.
From Bell's Cathedrals: Southwark Cathedral Formerly the Collegiate Church of St. Saviour, Otherwise St. Mary Overie. A Short History and Description of the Fabric, with Some Account of the College and the See by Worley, George
"Benedicite, good gentlemen!" he said, and went out with bowed head and a rustle of flowing robe.
From The Firebrand by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
Bene: the first syllables of Benedicite; here the charm begins to work. v.
From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward
The citoyenne Gamelin set the soup on the table, said the Benedicite and seated her son and her guest at the board.
From The Gods are Athirst by Jackson, Emilie
Then to my lodgings driving with me back, He left me with a Benedicite!
From The Woman Who Dared by Sargent, Epes
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