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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... Father . Therefore , when we see the strangest accidents come to pass , and the most unexpected tragic deaths before our eyes , we must remember the saying of the prophet Jeremiah when he saw the burning and plunder of Jerusalem : ' Who ...
... Father . Therefore , when we see the strangest accidents come to pass , and the most unexpected tragic deaths before our eyes , we must remember the saying of the prophet Jeremiah when he saw the burning and plunder of Jerusalem : ' Who ...
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... father in slaying his seventy brethren with his unmerciful hand , upon his own guilty head . We can look upon the anguish and passion of our Lord Jesus Christ in a twofold way . First , the causes of His death were the Pharisees ' envy ...
... father in slaying his seventy brethren with his unmerciful hand , upon his own guilty head . We can look upon the anguish and passion of our Lord Jesus Christ in a twofold way . First , the causes of His death were the Pharisees ' envy ...
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... father . " Benny Hawkins was a small boy bitten by a dog who , as he died of hydrophobia , said to his father , " Sit down , papa . I'm going to die soon . I know I've been a naughty boy , but forgive Benny and pray Jesus to take care ...
... father . " Benny Hawkins was a small boy bitten by a dog who , as he died of hydrophobia , said to his father , " Sit down , papa . I'm going to die soon . I know I've been a naughty boy , but forgive Benny and pray Jesus to take care ...
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... Father He whispered " Father , into Thy hands I com- mend my spirit . " Jesus was born to die . He took upon Himself the likeness of our sinful flesh that , through His death and resurrection , He might become the ransom for our sins ...
... Father He whispered " Father , into Thy hands I com- mend my spirit . " Jesus was born to die . He took upon Himself the likeness of our sinful flesh that , through His death and resurrection , He might become the ransom for our sins ...
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... Father . " Lord Jesus , 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 ...
... Father . " Lord Jesus , 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 ...
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