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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Page 29
... mur- ders , tornados , floods , earthquakes and transportation fatalities ! The number of sudden deaths from various causes is colossal . THOMAS DE QUINCEY writes interestingly on the subject of " 29 II. The Modes of Death.
... mur- ders , tornados , floods , earthquakes and transportation fatalities ! The number of sudden deaths from various causes is colossal . THOMAS DE QUINCEY writes interestingly on the subject of " 29 II. The Modes of Death.
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... causes , this action may appear to be strange and unexpected . We must lift up our eyes to the Almighty Hand of an all - seeing power and wisdom , however , for the same relation declares that God by this means brought to pass Jotham's ...
... causes , this action may appear to be strange and unexpected . We must lift up our eyes to the Almighty Hand of an all - seeing power and wisdom , however , for the same relation declares that God by this means brought to pass Jotham's ...
Page 32
... caused this motto to be engraved on his seal , " Remember that thou must die . " Such a phrase reminded the Emperor of that which his courtiers were afraid to mention . In past ages the noblemen of China were wont to have their coffins ...
... caused this motto to be engraved on his seal , " Remember that thou must die . " Such a phrase reminded the Emperor of that which his courtiers were afraid to mention . In past ages the noblemen of China were wont to have their coffins ...
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... caused him so much pain and explained its use to King William who put his thumb in it and asked Carstairs to turn ... causes . The mighty giant Goliath died by a stone out of David's sling . Samson , the strongest man who ever lived ...
... caused him so much pain and explained its use to King William who put his thumb in it and asked Carstairs to turn ... causes . The mighty giant Goliath died by a stone out of David's sling . Samson , the strongest man who ever lived ...
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... caused his death . Fabius , the Roman praetor , was choked to death by a single goat hair in the milk he was ... causing the animal to stumble . Otway , the poet , in a starving condition , had a guinea ( about three dollars ) given him ...
... caused his death . Fabius , the Roman praetor , was choked to death by a single goat hair in the milk he was ... causing the animal to stumble . Otway , the poet , in a starving condition , had a guinea ( about three dollars ) given him ...
Contents
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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