everlasting fire
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Archdeacon Farrar, for instance, in despite of common sense and etymology, contends that "everlasting" fire only means "eternal" fire.
From Flowers of Freethought (First Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)
So speaks he, and carries forth in his hands from their inner shrine the chaplets and strength of Vesta, and the everlasting fire.
From The Aeneid of Virgil by Virgil
He said; and rose the echo round "In everlasting fire!"
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 345, July, 1844 by Various
"It is the everlasting fire," said the bishop rising and striking a threatening attitude, while the count, dropping on both his knees, hid his face in his hands.
From The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres by Sue, Eugène
I do not know, in the case I have referred to, if the Canon believes in everlasting fire.
From Love's Final Victory by Horatio
