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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... Kregel Publications , visit our web page : http://www.kregel.com Library of Congress Catalog Number 78-85429 ISBN 0-8254-3157-3 Printed in the United States of America 89/04 03 To my kind friend , Hockey Smith , who knows.
... Kregel Publications , visit our web page : http://www.kregel.com Library of Congress Catalog Number 78-85429 ISBN 0-8254-3157-3 Printed in the United States of America 89/04 03 To my kind friend , Hockey Smith , who knows.
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... American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church who became well - known for his remarkable executive ability and pulpit oratory and who was often consulted by President Abraham Lincoln , was elected Bis- hop in 1852. Having fought a ...
... American Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church who became well - known for his remarkable executive ability and pulpit oratory and who was often consulted by President Abraham Lincoln , was elected Bis- hop in 1852. Having fought a ...
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... American preachers , had a remarkable influence over audiences which seems almost incredible . He was greatly used in revivals which spread through New England like a prairie fire . In 1757 he was called to the presidency of Princeton ...
... American preachers , had a remarkable influence over audiences which seems almost incredible . He was greatly used in revivals which spread through New England like a prairie fire . In 1757 he was called to the presidency of Princeton ...
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... American Indians . " Elliot gave himself to the mastery of their language that he might preach to them . In 1661 he ... America . He died in 1690 at the age of 86 , his final utterance expressing his concern for the Indians he dearly ...
... American Indians . " Elliot gave himself to the mastery of their language that he might preach to them . In 1661 he ... America . He died in 1690 at the age of 86 , his final utterance expressing his concern for the Indians he dearly ...
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... America in 1752 and after a while became associated with Martin Boehm of the Mennonite Church . Meeting for the first time , these two warriors said , " We are brethren , " which greeting gave rise to the designation , " United Brethren ...
... America in 1752 and after a while became associated with Martin Boehm of the Mennonite Church . Meeting for the first time , these two warriors said , " We are brethren , " which greeting gave rise to the designation , " United Brethren ...
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