In the Bible, blessings and curses are related; the book of Deuteronomy prescribes that obedience to the Torah brings God's blessing ... to you and grant you peace. This formula has been ...

Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us ... Counselor,' 'The Mighty God,' 'The Everlasting Father' and 'The Prince of Peace.' As Your children, we cry out for ...

The leader may use these or similar words to introduce the blessing: This tree is ... he is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace, who fills us with the wonder of your love.