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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... Dying Words 161 6 The Scottish Covenanters 183 7 The Fear of Death 209 8 The Art of Dying Well 217 9 The Death.
... Dying Words 161 6 The Scottish Covenanters 183 7 The Fear of Death 209 8 The Art of Dying Well 217 9 The Death.
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700 Final Quotes from the Famous, the Infamous, and the Inspiring Figures of History Herbert Lockyer. 8 The Art of Dying Well 217 9 The Death of the Saints 227 Index 233 INTRODUCTION Death is the greatest fact in life ! "
700 Final Quotes from the Famous, the Infamous, and the Inspiring Figures of History Herbert Lockyer. 8 The Art of Dying Well 217 9 The Death of the Saints 227 Index 233 INTRODUCTION Death is the greatest fact in life ! "
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... dying for . Those worthy sufferers for Christ's sake were trained in His school , and had learned how to condemn the world , mortify the flesh , bear the cross , and cheerfully sacrifice riches , honors , pleasures , liberty and life ...
... dying for . Those worthy sufferers for Christ's sake were trained in His school , and had learned how to condemn the world , mortify the flesh , bear the cross , and cheerfully sacrifice riches , honors , pleasures , liberty and life ...
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... dying words of Royalty , Martyrs , Saints , Infidels , Agnostics and Worldlings as a study of strange and vivid contrast . We are conscious of the fact that not every be- liever is privileged to bear witness in a dying hour to the ...
... dying words of Royalty , Martyrs , Saints , Infidels , Agnostics and Worldlings as a study of strange and vivid contrast . We are conscious of the fact that not every be- liever is privileged to bear witness in a dying hour to the ...
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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