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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... praise . " Ecclesiastical tradition says that Bartholomew became a mis- sionary to many countries , and that while in India , he left behind The Gospel of Matthew which was greatly used of God . It is likewise affirmed that he died a ...
... praise . " Ecclesiastical tradition says that Bartholomew became a mis- sionary to many countries , and that while in India , he left behind The Gospel of Matthew which was greatly used of God . It is likewise affirmed that he died a ...
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... and gracious Lord hath so done His gracious works that they ought to be had in remembrance . He hath given meat to them that fear Him . ” Almost immediately after uttering this tribute of praise , Dunstan Farewells at Death / 59.
... and gracious Lord hath so done His gracious works that they ought to be had in remembrance . He hath given meat to them that fear Him . ” Almost immediately after uttering this tribute of praise , Dunstan Farewells at Death / 59.
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... praise , Dunstan rendered his spirit to his Creator and Redeemer . Francis of Assisi ( 1183-1225 ) , founder of the Franciscan Order of monks , had a passionate love of nature and spoke of the birds as his little brothers and sisters ...
... praise , Dunstan rendered his spirit to his Creator and Redeemer . Francis of Assisi ( 1183-1225 ) , founder of the Franciscan Order of monks , had a passionate love of nature and spoke of the birds as his little brothers and sisters ...
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... praise is due to a pen ? " Baxter's last word was spoken to a fellow minister who had called to see him : " The Lord teach you to die . " David Brainerd , whose intercessory prayer life and remark- able work among the American Indians ...
... praise is due to a pen ? " Baxter's last word was spoken to a fellow minister who had called to see him : " The Lord teach you to die . " David Brainerd , whose intercessory prayer life and remark- able work among the American Indians ...
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... praise , counsel and exhortations . In his last moments with what re- maining strength he had , he cried out twice over , in holy tri- umph : " The best of all is , God is with us . " The very last word Wesley was heard to articulate ...
... praise , counsel and exhortations . In his last moments with what re- maining strength he had , he cried out twice over , in holy tri- umph : " The best of all is , God is with us . " The very last word Wesley was heard to articulate ...
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