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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... Jesus came . He it was who brought life and immortality to light through His Gospel . Having de- stroyed Satan who had the power of death , Christ ... Christ's declaration , " Because I live , ye shall live also " ( John 14:19 ) . Solomon's ...
... Jesus came . He it was who brought life and immortality to light through His Gospel . Having de- stroyed Satan who had the power of death , Christ ... Christ's declaration , " Because I live , ye shall live also " ( John 14:19 ) . Solomon's ...
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... Jesus Christ in a twofold way . First , the causes of His death were the Pharisees ' envy , Judas's treason , the mutiny of the rude rabble , Pilate's injustice , Herod's jests and the cruelty of the Roman soldiers . The other view is ...
... Jesus Christ in a twofold way . First , the causes of His death were the Pharisees ' envy , Judas's treason , the mutiny of the rude rabble , Pilate's injustice , Herod's jests and the cruelty of the Roman soldiers . The other view is ...
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... Jesus to take care of your little son . " Major D'Arcy Todd had his head shot off at the battle of Terogshahur . The ... Christ may prepare me to leave a world in which there can be no joy for me . Oh , my brother , pray for me ...
... Jesus to take care of your little son . " Major D'Arcy Todd had his head shot off at the battle of Terogshahur . The ... Christ may prepare me to leave a world in which there can be no joy for me . Oh , my brother , pray for me ...
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... Christ died , not merely as a Victim , but as a Victor . Through the ... Jesus was born to die . He took upon Himself the likeness of our sinful ... Christ and Paul , and the first martyr of the Christian faith . " Throughout his brief ...
... Christ died , not merely as a Victim , but as a Victor . Through the ... Jesus was born to die . He took upon Himself the likeness of our sinful ... Christ and Paul , and the first martyr of the Christian faith . " Throughout his brief ...
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... Christ , even as Christ died committing His spirit to His Father . " Lord Jesus , receive my spirit . " The last breath of his soul was in intercession for his murderers . He fell asleep praying for his enemies , re - echoing the spirit ...
... Christ , even as Christ died committing His spirit to His Father . " Lord Jesus , receive my spirit . " The last breath of his soul was in intercession for his murderers . He fell asleep praying for his enemies , re - echoing the spirit ...
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IV The Company of Martyrs | 137 |
V Records of Dying Words | 161 |
VI The Scottish Covenanters | 183 |
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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