Bless Collection (page 4)

Music cover, George Formby, Bless Em All, The Service Song, by Jimmy Hughes and Frank Lake. 1940

Madras Railway Opens
The opening of the Madras Railway in southern India, European ladies in crinolines and a bishop to bless it on one side of the tracks, mutinous natives on the other. Date: 1856

WW1 - Eastern Front - Church service at Red Square, Moscow to blessRussian soldiers serving at the front. Date: circa 1917

God Bless the Prince of Wales
Coloured lantern slide illustrating the Edward VII Prince of Wales with his coat of arms and floral decor around the wording God Bless the Prince of Wales

Paris, France - Foundation-Stone of the Sacre Coeur on the 16th of June. Date: 1875

Folio of hand-coloured lithographs - French - WWI
Folio of hand-coloured lithographs entitled croix-rouges en va-t-en guerre ; celle qui a la croix de guerre. ;. et celle qui ne l a pas ; celle de l U.F.F. ; celle de la S.B.M

Henry II (1519-1559). King of France (1547-1559). Kings death. Colored engraving

JACOB BLESSES SONS. Jacobs twelve songs gathered to hear their fathers prophecies regarding each of them and to receive his blessing (Genesis 49). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-1480

MOSES BLESSING JOSHUA. Moses blesses the kneeling Joshua and inducts him into the leadership of the Israelites (Numbers 27: 18-23). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

MARIA LEIGH, MRS. WHEATLEY, AS WINTER, Bless my soul, how cold it is

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Opening of the Centenary Hall of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, Battersea: God Bless the Prince of Wales being Sung by the Children. Uk

AUTUMN. Octobers winds have swept the leaves away; The basking fields have felt the coming chill; The rippling stream has lost its merry play, And lies, in brooding sadness, calm and still

Extreme Unction, c. 1637-40 (oil on canvas)
XCF282068 Extreme Unction, c.1637-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The First Landing of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) in America, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XJL186948 The First Landing of Christopher Columbus (1450-1506) in America, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Puebla Tolin, Dioscoro Teofilo (1832-1901); Ayuntamiento de Coruna, Spain; Brazilian

Healing the mother of Peter, Jacques de Bie, Adriaen Collaert, 1598 - 1618

Holy Family praying before meals, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, Peter Paul Rubens, Cornelis Galle II, 1596-1678

Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1768 (oil on canvas) Paintings Oil on canvas
XOS1448843 Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1768 (oil on canvas) Paintings Oil on canvas by Brenet, Nicolas Guy (1728-92); 54x65.4 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

PIERRE de CASTELNAU (d. 1208). The Blessed Pierre of Luxembourg. Painting, c1470, from the school of Avignon

JACOB BLESSING. Jacob blesses Josephs two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. (Genesis 48: 13-20)
JACOB BLESSING. Jacob blesses Josephs two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.(Genesis 48: 13-20). French manuscript illumination, c1250

MOSES BLESSING JOSHUA. Moses blesses the kneeling Joshua and inducts him into the leadership of the Israelites (Numbers 27: 18-23). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1451-1506). Italian navigator. Columbus departing from Palos, Spain, on 3 August 1492. Lithograph, American, 1893, after Victor A. Searles

The Bishop of Rochester at Barnehurst, Kent, blessing the stone as part of laying of the foundation stone ceremony. 1936

The vicar of Farningham, Kent, dedicates a St Johns Ambulance. 1939

AUTUMN. Octobers winds have swept the leaves away; The basking fields have felt the coming chill; The rippling stream has lost its merry play, And lies, in brooding sadness, calm and still

Columbus departs Spain, August 1492 C016 / 4493
Columbus departs Spain. 19th-century artwork of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) kissing the hand of Queen Isabella I of Castile on 3 August 1492

ECUADOR. Quito. Cathedral. Chapter house. Portrait of the bishop Blas Manuel Sobrino

Blaise Blesses Deer
Deer are very attracted to Saint Blaise, bishop of Sebaste : when he comes near they gather round, asking him to bless them as this protects them from predators. Date: circa 300

Maestro del Rosario. Painter active in Catalonia in the first half of XVI century. Bishop enthroned. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest, Hungary

Marble PROSKYNETARION with enthroned Christ. From Peribleptos. Second half of the fourteenth century. Mystras Museum. Province of Lakonia. Region of the Peloponnese

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Rector Rowland Taylor on his way to the stake, 1555, during the Marian Persecutions in England. Line engraving from a late 18th century English edition of John Foxes The Book

MORMON CONFIRMATION. Wood engraving, American, 1853

PARIS: BELLS OF NOTRE DAME. Baptism of four new bells for the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris, France. Wood engraving, 1856

FLEET OF HENRY V, 1415. The fleet of King Henry V setting sail for France from Southampton, England, 11 August 1415. Wood engraving, late 19th century

SUEZ CANAL: OPENING, 1869. Blessing the Canal at Port Said, in the Presence of the Imperial and Royal Visitors. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1869

INDIA: WEDDING, 1780s. Gaurian priests celebrating the nuptial ceremonies of their principal people. Copper engraving, English, late 18th century

ISaC & JACOB. Isaac blessing Jacob (Genesis 27: 26-29). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

NUPTIAL BED, c1730. The blessing of the nuptial bed. Copper engraving, c1730, by Bernard Picart

ISaC BLESSES JACOB. The blind Isaac mistakenly blesses Jacob, believing him to be his first-born son Esau (Genesis 27)
ISaC BLESSES JACOB. The blind Isaac mistakenly blesses Jacob, believing him to be his first-born son Esau (Genesis 27: 26-29). Wood engraving, American, 19th century

SHABBETAI TZEVI (1626-1676). The self-proclaimed Messiah blesses one of his followers: line engraving, 18th century

SAMUEL & SAUL. Samuel blessing Saul (I Samuel 9). Engraving after Gustave Dor

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1851. Irish emigrants leaving home for America receiving the priests blessing. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1851

SHABBETAI TZEVI (1626-1676). Hebrew mystic from the Ottoman Empire and self-proclaimed messiah. Shabbetai Tzevi blessing one of his followers. Line engraving, 18th century

God bless our school. Print shows books, a globe, a bust sculpture, a still life painting and a painting depicting the majesty of nature, two chalk slates, and a map of America. Date c1874

God bless our family, family record, Chicago IL

God bless our home. Date c1885 Aug. 15

Why bless my heart Johnny, you re welcome! Hows your mother?. Date c1816 Sept. 12

The Egyptian Rite of Cagliostro
Reception for the grade of Egyptian Mistress. The ceremonial closure of the shutters containing the blessed crown of roses is accompanied by the drawing of a circle with a sword around the recipient

Royal wedding procession through Windsor
Enthusiastic reception of royal newly weds Victoria(Vicky)(1840-1901) the Princess Royal and Crown Prince Frederick William of Prussia(1831-1888) at Windsor

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"Bless: A Tapestry of Divine Moments and Sacred Figures" In the intricate threads of history, we find ourselves immersed in moments that are truly blessed. From the Last Supper of Jesus and the Apostles to Jesus revealing himself at Emmaus, these divine encounters have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Even in unexpected places, blessings abound. Take, for instance, the King George VI - Coronation Souvenir Postcard or William Shakespeare gracing a Christmas card; their presence reminds us that greatness can be found in both royalty and artistic genius. The tapestry expands further as we witness Blessed Gerard of Villamagna alongside St Mary Magdalen and St Catherine of Alexandria. Their union symbolizes the power of faith and devotion to overcome any obstacle. And then there is Joseph, Mary, and Jesus - a holy trinity that radiates love and grace. Their journey serves as a reminder that even amidst adversity, miracles can unfold. St Louis of Toulouse stands side by side with St Anthony of Padua and St Stephen; together they exemplify courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication to their beliefs. In 1878, when the bells of St. Paul's Cathedral were blessed anew, it was not just an act but a proclamation - a call for divine protection over all who sought solace within its walls. As we gaze upon "God Bless Our Motherland, " our hearts swell with pride for our homeland's rich heritage and enduring spirit, and is here where blessings flow abundantly from every corner. Saint Blaise of Sebaste emerges from ancient times like a guiding light through centuries past. His legacy lives on as his teachings continue to inspire countless souls seeking solace in turbulent times. Within the Monastery Santa Maria's cloister lies serenity beyond measure—a sanctuary where prayers echo through time itself—reminding us that blessings are not confined by physical boundaries but transcend into the realm of the eternal.