Word: beseeched
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...priest came forward, prayed over the men, sprinkled holy water toward the seaplanes, and invoked the blessing of the Virgin of Loreto.* "O God, . . . who hast destined all the elements of this world for the use of the human race, bless us, we beseech Thee, this aircraft . . . that those who flying in it put themselves under the care of the Blessed Virgin, may speedily arrive at their destination and may return home unharmed. . . ." After last farewells, the visitors were herded out, the gates were locked-with General Balbo inside, and the pilots impatiently awaited the order: "Decollare!" (take...
...Lord, our Heavenly Father, the high and mighty ruler of the Universe, Who dost from Thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth; most heartily we beseech Thee, with Thy favor to behold and bless Thy servant, Franklin, chosen to be the President of the United States...
...Dean Bratenahl put on full vestments, was photographed giving the Church's solemn benediction to the yapping, scrambling hounds. Prayed he: "Brethren, we are gathered here to ask the blessing of our Heavenly Father upon the Riding & Hunt Club and upon all living creatures belonging thereto. . . . Grant, we beseech Thee. O Almighty God, to these creatures of Thy bounty the shelter of Thy protection...
...providence-for the great degree of tranquillity, . union and plenty which we have enjoyed-for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed. . . . And also that we may unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions...
Episcopal prayer "For Our Country": "Almighty God who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will. Bless our land with honourable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, confusion...