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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... leave the cradle we commence our funeral march to the grave . Old Bishop Hall in Epistles says , " Death borders upon our birth , and our cradle stands in the grave . " Another has reminded us , " There is no sure thing in life , but ...
... leave the cradle we commence our funeral march to the grave . Old Bishop Hall in Epistles says , " Death borders upon our birth , and our cradle stands in the grave . " Another has reminded us , " There is no sure thing in life , but ...
Page 16
... Leaves Die Let me die As the leaves die , Gladly . Clad in the golds and reds of triumph , They make the mountains a miracle And the valleys a fairyland of wonder . Yet these leaves are dying . They are about to flutter from the trees ...
... Leaves Die Let me die As the leaves die , Gladly . Clad in the golds and reds of triumph , They make the mountains a miracle And the valleys a fairyland of wonder . Yet these leaves are dying . They are about to flutter from the trees ...
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... leaves die , Gladly . Our end may be nearer than we realize . When it comes , let us not cringe before death as a tyrant . If He Who conquered death and all its powers is resident within the heart , then death is only a departing to be ...
... leaves die , Gladly . Our end may be nearer than we realize . When it comes , let us not cringe before death as a tyrant . If He Who conquered death and all its powers is resident within the heart , then death is only a departing to be ...
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... Leaves have their time to fall , And flowers to wither at the north - wind's breath , And stars to set — but all , Thou hast all seasons for thine own , O Death . " Sir Walter Raleigh's tribute to Death in his History of The World must ...
... Leaves have their time to fall , And flowers to wither at the north - wind's breath , And stars to set — but all , Thou hast all seasons for thine own , O Death . " Sir Walter Raleigh's tribute to Death in his History of The World must ...
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