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 11
... head and lawgiver of the Church . One wonders whether the majority of professing Christians today have any deep convictions worth dying for . Those worthy sufferers for Christ's sake were trained in His school , and had learned how to ...
... head and lawgiver of the Church . One wonders whether the majority of professing Christians today have any deep convictions worth dying for . Those worthy sufferers for Christ's sake were trained in His school , and had learned how to ...
Page 31
... head and broke his skull ( Judges 9 ) . If we look only upon second 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 ...
... head and broke his skull ( Judges 9 ) . If we look only upon second 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 ...
Page 33
... Heads , legs and arms they placed on every port Of burghs , or other places of resort , As standing trophies of their victory O'er Divine truth and human liberty . " Going back for a moment to the cruel instrument of torture , the ...
... Heads , legs and arms they placed on every port Of burghs , or other places of resort , As standing trophies of their victory O'er Divine truth and human liberty . " Going back for a moment to the cruel instrument of torture , the ...
Page 34
... head shot off at the battle of Terogshahur . The day before he died in such a fashion he wrote to a friend : " Be ye also ready , ' sounds in my ears , and I only wish to live that the grace of God and the love of Christ may prepare me ...
... head shot off at the battle of Terogshahur . The day before he died in such a fashion he wrote to a friend : " Be ye also ready , ' sounds in my ears , and I only wish to live that the grace of God and the love of Christ may prepare me ...
Page 35
... head against the lintel , and it caused his death . Fabius , the Roman praetor , was choked to death by a single goat hair in the milk he was drinking . Frederick Lews , Prince of Wales , died from the blow of a cricket ball . La Belle ...
... head against the lintel , and it caused his death . Fabius , the Roman praetor , was choked to death by a single goat hair in the milk he was drinking . Frederick Lews , Prince of Wales , died from the blow of a cricket ball . La Belle ...
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