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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... pain . " Dr. Andrew Bonar in his valuable contribution to literature on last words , The Last Days Of Eminent Christians , makes this observation : " Who can watch the vessel as she makes her way over the Waters , gradually diminishing ...
... pain . " Dr. Andrew Bonar in his valuable contribution to literature on last words , The Last Days Of Eminent Christians , makes this observation : " Who can watch the vessel as she makes her way over the Waters , gradually diminishing ...
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... pain whatever . " The joy of this saint and of all others who come to die in hope is not in the mere fact of dying , of dissolution , but in what is beyond the grave . In death itself there is nothing to desire . " No man ever truly ...
... pain whatever . " The joy of this saint and of all others who come to die in hope is not in the mere fact of dying , of dissolution , but in what is beyond the grave . In death itself there is nothing to desire . " No man ever truly ...
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... pain and explained its use to King William who put his thumb in it and asked Carstairs to turn the screw . This he did until the King cried out , " Hold , hold ! Principal Carstairs , another turn , and I would confess anything ...
... pain and explained its use to King William who put his thumb in it and asked Carstairs to turn the screw . This he did until the King cried out , " Hold , hold ! Principal Carstairs , another turn , and I would confess anything ...
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... pain , but grace was his to say at the end : " Thank God for giving me this pain ! How thankful I am that my head is untouched . " Joseph Bellamy ( 1719-1790 ) , who received his theological training from Jonathan Edwards and who became ...
... pain , but grace was his to say at the end : " Thank God for giving me this pain ! How thankful I am that my head is untouched . " Joseph Bellamy ( 1719-1790 ) , who received his theological training from Jonathan Edwards and who became ...
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... pain , and in the hope of a glorious eternity , he seemed almost to lose sense of his suffering . Just before his ... pains : " These are God's arrows , but they are all sharpened with love . " Within sight of the gates of paradise , he ...
... pain , and in the hope of a glorious eternity , he seemed almost to lose sense of his suffering . Just before his ... pains : " These are God's arrows , but they are all sharpened with love . " Within sight of the gates of paradise , he ...
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