bestowment

Example Sentences

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This transcendent pledge of love is the guarantee for the bestowment of every other needed blessing.

From The Words of Jesus by Macduff, John R. (John Ross)

In three particulars is benevolence superior to almsgiving:—Almsgiving is only the bestowment of money, but benevolence can be exercised by personal service as well.

From Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala by Various

The audience was a large and brilliant one, composed of members of both races, and was quite demonstrative in the bestowment of applause and in floral offerings.

From Music and Some Highly Musical People by Trotter, James M.

We have seen that the election of a nation to the enjoyment of certain external advantages, or the bestowment of superior gifts upon some individuals, is not inconsistent with the perfection of the divine goodness.

From A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory by Bledsoe, Albert Taylor

This comprehends deliverance from merited sufferings, and the bestowment of happiness which is the contrast of it.

From Sermons on Various Important Subjects by Lee, Andrew