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Dearest saint," says he—"purest soul, that has had so much to suffer, that has blest the poor lonely orphan with such a treasure of love.

From The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne by Thackeray, William Makepeace

And so on down to the lines: "If with such talents Heaven has blest 'em, Have I not reason to detest 'em?"

From Essays in Rebellion by Nevinson, Henry W.

If the thousands are never rescued from oppression, if they perish abortive in their wretchedness, is that a reason for refusing to rejoice with the one whom fate has blest?

From The Nether World by Gissing, George

I have seen her once," said the old man; "and he who has done that can never forget the vision of beauty that has blest his eyes.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various

And many a youth has blest the day Of Alexander Workman's sway.

From Recollections of Bytown and Its Old Inhabitants by Lett, William Pittman