bestowment

Example Sentences

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True, it was; but what were his motives in its bestowment?

From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John

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

It created, no doubt, considerable bitterness and jealousy in certain sections of society in England, as it was believed that the King was unduly partial to his own countrymen in the bestowment of his favours.

From Border Raids and Reivers by Borland, Robert

What words could be so apt as these to express thankfulness for the preservation of life, and for the subsequent bestowment of the sweetest blessings which endear it to the pure and uncorrupted heart?

From Principle and Practice The Orphan Family by Martineau, Harriet