This latter verse is not a constant sequel to the Benedicamus, as we see in Prime, where the verse Pretiosa succeeds it; and again in Compline it is succeeded by Benedicat et custodiet.
After the Dominus vobiscum and its response, the abbot or presiding priest gave the solemn blessing "Benedicat et custodiet.
The formula for this curious ceremony is thus given in the Manual for the use of Salisbury: "Nocte vero sequente cum sponsus et sponsa ad lectum pervenerint, accedat sacerdos et benedicat thalamum, dicens.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "benedicat" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
