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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700 Final Quotes from the Famous, the Infamous, and the Inspiring Figures of History Herbert Lockyer. Introduction CONTENTS 9 1 ... Dying Words 161 6 The Scottish Covenanters 183 7 The Fear of Death 209 8 The Art of Dying Well 217 9 The ...
700 Final Quotes from the Famous, the Infamous, and the Inspiring Figures of History Herbert Lockyer. Introduction CONTENTS 9 1 ... Dying Words 161 6 The Scottish Covenanters 183 7 The Fear of Death 209 8 The Art of Dying Well 217 9 The ...
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... last hour , all knew what it was to share in the victory Christ secured when He died and rose again . The records of the martyrs down the centuries , who over- came by the blood of the Lamb , the Word and their testimony and loved not ...
... last hour , all knew what it was to share in the victory Christ secured when He died and rose again . The records of the martyrs down the centuries , who over- came by the blood of the Lamb , the Word and their testimony and loved not ...
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... words of such saints form speech at its best , for on the borders of eternity , they were heavy with heavenly fragrance . To them it was easier to choose the greatest torture than the least sin . How ... Last Words of Saints and Sinners.
... words of such saints form speech at its best , for on the borders of eternity , they were heavy with heavenly fragrance . To them it was easier to choose the greatest torture than the least sin . How ... Last Words of Saints and Sinners.
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... last words of some distinguished and worthy people to lead him to write : " The tongues of dying men Enforce attention like deep harmony ; Where words are scarce they're seldom spent in vain , For they breathe truth that breathe their words ...
... last words of some distinguished and worthy people to lead him to write : " The tongues of dying men Enforce attention like deep harmony ; Where words are scarce they're seldom spent in vain , For they breathe truth that breathe their words ...
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... last days of Saint John of the Cross during the Middle Ages . We read that on December 7th , the surgeon in attendance told him that he had but a few days to live . The saint answered with a joyful face ... Last Words of Saints and Sinners.
... last days of Saint John of the Cross during the Middle Ages . We read that on December 7th , the surgeon in attendance told him that he had but a few days to live . The saint answered with a joyful face ... Last Words of Saints and Sinners.
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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