incorruption

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What I had seen was the point at which from corruption issues incorruption.

From Time Magazine Archive

For God has given us a law and holy commandments; and every one who keeps these can be saved, and obtaining the resurrection, can inherit incorruption.

From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen

The Jewish high priests wore a linen garment of the purest byssus—which was a symbol of firmness, incorruption, and of the clearest splendour, for fine linen is very difficult to tear.

From Needlework As Art by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess

And thus the communication of Christ is imparted; that is, the Holy Ghost, the earnest of incorruption, the confirmation of the faith, the way of ascent to God.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green

By the change that has taken place, corruption has put on incorruption; the natural body has become a quickening spirit; death is swallowed up in victory.

From Old-Fashioned Ethics and Common-Sense Metaphysics With Some of Their Applications by Thornton, William Thomas