Merlin Quotes by Stephen R. Lawhead

9 Merlin quotes by Stephen R. Lawhead

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Stephen R. Lawhead’s fascination with legend shines through in these nine passages about Merlin. He weaves history and magic, offering a fresh glimpse at the wizard’s enduring allure.

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“It was Arthur's welcome alone, I believe, which turned the tide of misery for Merlin.”

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“All he had, in fact, was Merlin's shining promise.”

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“Your faith is admirable, Pelleas. But I know nothing of sorcery. As it is, I have not been able to discover how…

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“He holds the sword!' shouted Merlin. 'And that has not changed. Whoever would be king must first take the sword from Arthur's…

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The Emrys! The Emrys is here!' Merlin shook his head in astonishment. 'Has it come to this?' he wondered. 'Even small children…

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“I searched until I panted for breath, but could not find it. The solid stone structure was nowhere to be seen. The…

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“Stop, Morgian. Your wiles cannot avail you now.’ He turned to the High King and said, ‘The hurt this woman has done…

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“All that winter's day and far into the night the kings twisted and squirmed, but Merlin held them in his iron grasp…

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“And then, just as I begin to raise my sword to cleave a path to Arthur's side, there comes a sound like…

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“Your faith is admirable, Pelleas. But I know nothing of sorcery. As it is, I have not been able to discover how the spell…

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“Great Light, the Enemy's power is so fragile! The devils can use only what we ourselves will give them. Do you see? Give them…

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Arthur’s fingers tighten on the silver-braided hilt: see how naturally it fits his hand! He pulls. The Sword of Britain slides from its stone…

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Words are worth little when the heart refuses to hear. Therefore, judge us by our works.

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We are closest to Christ when sharing the world’s misery. Think you Jesus came to remove our pains? Wherever did you get that notion?…

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“I took him by the arm to steady him. He opened his eyes slowly, the bright golden gleam now darkened with pain and sorrow.…

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How is a man fortunate to live in the darkness, brother?" "Why do you wonder?" asked Blaise. "For only he who has lived in…

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“And the Wise Emrys said that Arthur would yet come again to lead his own.”

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“I raised my spear to heaven. 'For God and Britain!' I cried, and my cry was answered in kind. And then I was racing…

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“We are not required to defeat evil, but only to stand against it. That is enough - the outcome remains with God.”

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“Myrddin', I said gently, 'what is she to you?' His head whipped round and he glared at me. His mouth was a grimace of…

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“Oh, but once my memories had pulsed with the blood-heat of life. In desperation, I forced myself to recall that once, I had walked…

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Contrary to what many may think, immortality is not a fairy tale invented to compensate for an unhappy life.

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Apart from pleasure, beauty also kindles imagination, hope and encouragement. If beauty ceased to exist, we would, in a very real sense, cease to…

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I tell you the truth, a man may not make himself king; only the blessing of him who holds the kingship can elevate a…

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