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Quote by George Whitefield
I find we are immortal till our work is done.
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The speaker feels that people remain somehow protected from death while they still have important work to complete. “Immortal” is used as a powerful figure of speech, expressing confidence that purpose keeps a person going until the task is finished. It does not necessarily claim literal immortality.
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