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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... holy boldness , " To depart and be with Christ , is better . " It is He alone who can impart good hope in death . We , therefore , trust that the following selection of farewell words — not only from ' the noble army of martyrs ' and ...
... holy boldness , " To depart and be with Christ , is better . " It is He alone who can impart good hope in death . We , therefore , trust that the following selection of farewell words — not only from ' the noble army of martyrs ' and ...
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... holy child Jesus , whom thou has anointed , both Herod and Pontius Pilate , with the Gentiles and the people of Israel , were gathered together , to do whatsoever Thine hand and Thy counsel determined to be done " ( Acts 4 ) . What ...
... holy child Jesus , whom thou has anointed , both Herod and Pontius Pilate , with the Gentiles and the people of Israel , were gathered together , to do whatsoever Thine hand and Thy counsel determined to be done " ( Acts 4 ) . What ...
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... Holy Spirit , " and when he came to suffer and die for Christ's sake , his enemies gazing at it saw his countenance as an angel face in repose . Under the shower of the death - dealing stones , the angel - smile could still be seen on ...
... Holy Spirit , " and when he came to suffer and die for Christ's sake , his enemies gazing at it saw his countenance as an angel face in repose . Under the shower of the death - dealing stones , the angel - smile could still be seen on ...
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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