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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... depressing cir- cumstances , like the Saviour , who when expiring amidst the darkness of earth cried , " My God , My God , Why hast Thou forsaken Me ? " the believer has the inner assurance 12 / Last Words of Saints and Sinners.
... depressing cir- cumstances , like the Saviour , who when expiring amidst the darkness of earth cried , " My God , My God , Why hast Thou forsaken Me ? " the believer has the inner assurance 12 / Last Words of Saints and Sinners.
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... cried out , " Hold , hold ! Principal Carstairs , another turn , and I would confess anything ! " Deaths can also come from strange causes . The mighty giant Goliath died by a stone out of David's sling . Samson , the strongest man who ...
... cried out , " Hold , hold ! Principal Carstairs , another turn , and I would confess anything ! " Deaths can also come from strange causes . The mighty giant Goliath died by a stone out of David's sling . Samson , the strongest man who ...
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... cried , " Dog , traitor , murderer ! I cannot call thee father . " Benny Hawkins was a small boy bitten by a dog who , as he died of hydrophobia , said to his father , " Sit down , papa . I'm going to die soon . I know I've been a ...
... cried , " Dog , traitor , murderer ! I cannot call thee father . " Benny Hawkins was a small boy bitten by a dog who , as he died of hydrophobia , said to his father , " Sit down , papa . I'm going to die soon . I know I've been a ...
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... cries prove that Christ died , not merely as a Victim , but as a Victor . Through the centuries , multitudes have been ... cried — " My God , My God , why hast Thou forsaken me ? " To His crucifiers He said " I thirst . " - To heaven and ...
... cries prove that Christ died , not merely as a Victim , but as a Victor . Through the centuries , multitudes have been ... cried — " My God , My God , why hast Thou forsaken me ? " To His crucifiers He said " I thirst . " - To heaven and ...
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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