NIV. 55 "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" 56 The sting of death is sin,(B) and the power of sin is the law.

Evelyn's Diary. 21 Nov 1703. The wet and uncomfortable weather staying us from church this morning, our Doctor officiated in my family; at which were present above twenty domestics. He made an excellent discourse on 1 Cor. xv., v. 55, 56 [Note. This reference is somewhat confusing. Beleived to be to 1 Corinthians Chapter 15?], of the vanity of this world and uncertainty of life, and the inexpressible happiness and satisfaction of a holy life, with pertinent inferences to prepare us for death and a future state. I gave him thanks, and told him I took it kindly as my funeral sermon.

KJB. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

After 17 Jan 1851. Monumen to Spencer Compton 2nd Marquess Northampton (deceased). Angel of the Resurrection sculpted by Pietro Tenerani (age 61) in 1866. The quote from First Letter to the Corinthians Chapter 15 Verse 52. The inscription on the side Marmoris hoc sculpti eloquens silentium spe futuri patri charissimo dicavit filius.

NIV. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

KJV. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

After 16 Feb 1896. Memorial at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map] to Marianne Sarah Sherard Lady Wrey (deceased). Sacred To the memory of The Hon^ble Marianne Sarah Wrey, the beloved wife of Sir Henry Bourchier Toke Wrey (age 66) Bnr^t and only child of the late Philip Castel (deceased) Lord Sherard. Born 4 April 1835, Died 16 Feb. 1896. She will ever be remembered as a a most affectionate wife, a devoted mother; and a sincere & constant friend; "Steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." 1 Cor. XV. LVIII.

NIV. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Evelyn's Diary. 19 Mar 1676. Dr. Lloyd (age 39), late Curate of Deptford, but now Bishop of Llandaff, preached before the King (age 45), on 1 Cor. xv. 57, that though sin subjects us to death, yet through Christ we become his conquerors.