Last Words of Saints and Sinners: 700 Final Quotes from the Famous, the Infamous, and the Inspiring Figures of HistoryThe last words of the dying have fascinated readers throughout history. They reveal the fears, hopes, courage, and legacies of both the famous and not-so-famous. This collection of seven hundred quotes includes the last words of commoners, atheists, poets, and politicians along with noted Christians and martyrs. Excellent for casual reading and as a ready reference source for the pastor or public speaker. |
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... English tracts concerning death , by Frances Comper and George Congreve . " These short treatises on the never - worn - out subject of death , " says the writer , " were rescued from the shelves of the British Museum and Bodleian ...
... English tracts concerning death , by Frances Comper and George Congreve . " These short treatises on the never - worn - out subject of death , " says the writer , " were rescued from the shelves of the British Museum and Bodleian ...
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... English Litany , by naming sudden death last in a series of dreaded calamities , agrees with Caesar — " From the lightning and tempest ; from plagues , pestilence , and famine ; from battle and murder , and from sudden death — Good Lord ...
... English Litany , by naming sudden death last in a series of dreaded calamities , agrees with Caesar — " From the lightning and tempest ; from plagues , pestilence , and famine ; from battle and murder , and from sudden death — Good Lord ...
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... English bishop who wrote extensively on Church History and the Canon Law . Because of his godly life and zeal in the discharge of his ministerial duties , he was spoken of as " the great reviver and restorer of primitive piety . " At ...
... English bishop who wrote extensively on Church History and the Canon Law . Because of his godly life and zeal in the discharge of his ministerial duties , he was spoken of as " the great reviver and restorer of primitive piety . " At ...
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... English non - conformist preacher who knew what it was to suffer for the faith . With others , he was ejected from his church and cast into prison . Conspicuous for his pastoral devotion , he yet prosecuted his theological and ...
... English non - conformist preacher who knew what it was to suffer for the faith . With others , he was ejected from his church and cast into prison . Conspicuous for his pastoral devotion , he yet prosecuted his theological and ...
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... and instructive narratives in the world . His dying testimony was : " All is well , and the seed of God reigns over all , and over death itself . " ELIZABETH FRY ( 1780-1845 ) , the English Quakeress who Farewells at Death / 55.
... and instructive narratives in the world . His dying testimony was : " All is well , and the seed of God reigns over all , and over death itself . " ELIZABETH FRY ( 1780-1845 ) , the English Quakeress who Farewells at Death / 55.
Contents
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IV The Company of Martyrs | 137 |
V Records of Dying Words | 161 |
VI The Scottish Covenanters | 183 |
VII The Fear of Death | 209 |
VIII The Art of Dying Well | 217 |
IX The Death of the Saints | 227 |
Index | 233 |
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Apostle asked became beheaded Bible Bishop blessed blood body burned Charles Christian Church comfort Covenant Covenanters cried dear died saying Divine Donald Cargill earth English eternal executioner face faith famous farewell Father fear of death found guilty French glorious glory God's godly Gospel grace happy hath heart heaven holy hope hymns James James Renwick Jesus Christ John John Adams King last hour last words live Lord Jesus Christ Margaret Wilson martyr mercy minister murder Nate Saint pain peace persecuted philosopher poet Polycarp praise pray prayer preached preacher precious prison Psalm Queen Reformation religious renowned replied Roman saints SAMUEL RUTHERFORD Saviour scaffold Scotland Scots Worthies Scottish Scripture sinner soldier son of Alphaeus son of Zebedee soul spirit stake statesman Strict Baptists suffer sweet Thee things THOMAS Thou hast Thy hands torture truth unto uttered wife WILLIAM witness wrote