Deo gratias
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Amidst sighs that were but the convulsive throes of a heart's emotion, she breathed often and aloud the "Deo gratias" of the faithful soul.
From Alvira, the Heroine of Vesuvius by O'Reilly, A. J. (Augustine J.)
He was but little refreshed when he heard Father Cuthbert's morning salutation, "Benedicamus Domino," and could hardly stammer out the customary reply, "Deo gratias."
From Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune by Crake, A. D. (Augustine David)
Now gracious God he save owre Kynge, His peple, and all his well wyllinge; Gef him gode lyfe, and gode endynge, That we with merth may safely synge, Deo gratias, Anglia! redde pro Victoria!
From Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth by Tyler, James Endell
Benedicamus Domino, Deo gratias; Benedicat et custodiat nos omnipotens.
From The Divine Office by Quigley, Edward J.
Take the case of the martyr—an early and historical one—whose two speeches were during her trial "Christiana sum" and, on her condemnation, "Deo gratias".
From The Jesus of History by Glover, T. R.
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