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Bligh, John an English Congregational minister, was a native of Worcester, and was for many years engaged in the work of the Home Missionary Society. He was a student at Cotton End from 1842 until 1845, when he was appointed to the pastorate of Great Bourton in Oxfordshire. In 1852 he removed to Brandsburton in … Continue reading “Bligh, John”

Blew * For BLEW see BLOW Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words Blew Mat 7:25 (c) This tells us of the overwhelming power of trouble, calamity and disaster which envelops a human life to destroy it. If that person had founded his faith on the Rock of Ages, he would not be shaken by … Continue reading “Blew”

Bleton, Jean Francois a French ascetic writer and hagiographer; was born near Valencia, Oct. 15, 1791. Being appointed vicar of St. Vallier in 1816, he devoted all his leisure moments to the study of theology, of the Holy Scriptures, and of ecclesiastical history. His principal works are, Vie de Saint Augustin (Lyons, 1828): Vie die … Continue reading “Bleton, Jean Francois”

Blest Guardian of All Virgin Souls Hymn for Matins on 8 December, feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is not known who the author was, but it was written in the 17th century. There are at least four translations; the English title given is by E. Caswall. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Blessley, Robert an English Congregational minister, was born at Portsea in 1798 of pious parents. He was converted at the age of seventeen, and admitted into Church-fellowship in his twenty-second year. He received his ministerial preparation at the Theological College of Gosport, and his first settlement was at Alresford, Hants. Mr. Blessley removed in 1830 … Continue reading “Blessley, Robert”

BLESSINGS-AFFLICTIONS (A) BLESSINGS(1) Temporal from God Gen 24:35; Gen 26:12; Deu 29:5; 2Sa 6:11; 1Ki 3:13; Psa 65:9 Psa 68:19; Psa 107:38; Psa 144:13 –SEE Providence, PROVIDENCE DIVINE Plenty Promised, (A) BLESSINGS (2) Temporal and Spiritual Promised Exo 23:25; Lev 26:4; Deu 28:2; Psa 81:16; Pro 28:20; Isa 30:23 Joe 2:26; Amo 9:13; Zec 10:1; … Continue reading “BLESSINGS-AFFLICTIONS”

Blessing, Valley Of SEE BERACHAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Blessing, Valley Of (2) SEE BERACHAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Blessing, Valley of See BERACAH. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Blessing, Valley of Valley of Blessing, a translation of the name Valley of Berachah (benediction), which was borne … Continue reading “Blessing, Valley of”

Blessing of Ships A rite which has been in existence since the time of the Crusades. It consists of prayers to be offered by the priest, supplicating God to bless the vessel and protect those who sail in it, as He protected the ark of Noe, and also Peter, when the latter was sinking in … Continue reading “Blessing of Ships”

Blessing of New Fire A ceremony of Holy Saturday. It takes place at the door of the church, probably because in ancient times it was necessary to use flint and tinder, producing smoke, or because a burning-glass was used. The new fire is carried to the altar in a procession, and the branches of a … Continue reading “Blessing of New Fire”

blessing of corner-stone The series of rites at the laying of the corner-stone of a church. The procedure is as follows: a wooden cross is erected the day before on the spot where the altar of the church is to stand; the following morning, the bishop , or one delegated by him, blesses this spot; … Continue reading “blessing of corner-stone”