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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... received from several unusual volumes . First , mention must be made of The Book Of The Craft Of Dying , and other early English tracts concerning death , by Frances Comper and George Congreve . " These short treatises on the never ...
... received from several unusual volumes . First , mention must be made of The Book Of The Craft Of Dying , and other early English tracts concerning death , by Frances Comper and George Congreve . " These short treatises on the never ...
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... received the dagger of Ehud most unexpect- edly ; Judas , who made a covenant with death and hanged him- self ; Stephen , who was stoned to death ; Ananias and Sapphira , who dropped down dead . If , as the Bible says , God has numbered ...
... received the dagger of Ehud most unexpect- edly ; Judas , who made a covenant with death and hanged him- self ; Stephen , who was stoned to death ; Ananias and Sapphira , who dropped down dead . If , as the Bible says , God has numbered ...
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... receive thirty - three further questions about mourning , religious beliefs , deathbed scenes and so forth . Results convinced Gorer that , " A major change in customs over the last fifty years has taken place . " For instance , about ...
... receive thirty - three further questions about mourning , religious beliefs , deathbed scenes and so forth . Results convinced Gorer that , " A major change in customs over the last fifty years has taken place . " For instance , about ...
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... receive my spirit . " The last breath of his soul was in intercession for his murderers . He fell asleep praying for his enemies , re - echoing the spirit of the last words of Jesus — " Lord , lay not this sin to their charge . " It ...
... receive my spirit . " The last breath of his soul was in intercession for his murderers . He fell asleep praying for his enemies , re - echoing the spirit of the last words of Jesus — " Lord , lay not this sin to their charge . " It ...
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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