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. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 37
Page 29
... mur- ders , tornados , floods , earthquakes and transportation fatalities ! The number of sudden deaths from various causes is colossal . THOMAS DE QUINCEY writes interestingly on the subject of " 29 II. The Modes of Death.
... mur- ders , tornados , floods , earthquakes and transportation fatalities ! The number of sudden deaths from various causes is colossal . THOMAS DE QUINCEY writes interestingly on the subject of " 29 II. The Modes of Death.
Page 30
... THOMAS DE QUINCEY writes interestingly on the subject of " sudden death " - " Caesar the Dictator at his last dinner party , on the very evening before his assassination , when the minutes of his earthly career were numbered , being ...
... THOMAS DE QUINCEY writes interestingly on the subject of " sudden death " - " Caesar the Dictator at his last dinner party , on the very evening before his assassination , when the minutes of his earthly career were numbered , being ...
Page 33
... Thomas a Becket , Archbishop of Canterbury , was murdered while at Vespers and died saying : " I charge you in the name of the Almighty not to hurt any other person here . " Agopetus ( 164 B.C. ) , was the boy - martyr , 15 years of age ...
... Thomas a Becket , Archbishop of Canterbury , was murdered while at Vespers and died saying : " I charge you in the name of the Almighty not to hurt any other person here . " Agopetus ( 164 B.C. ) , was the boy - martyr , 15 years of age ...
Page 48
... Thomas was born " a twin " and appears as a man of dual consciousness , a sort of Jacob and Esau struggle between feeling and faith , with faith ultimately triumphant . Arnold of Rugby found a life study in the character of Thomas , and ...
... Thomas was born " a twin " and appears as a man of dual consciousness , a sort of Jacob and Esau struggle between feeling and faith , with faith ultimately triumphant . Arnold of Rugby found a life study in the character of Thomas , and ...
Page 52
... Thomas Arnold ( 1795-1842 ) , was not only the gifted and famous Headmaster of Rugby School but also renowned as a preacher and author . Intensely religious , his manifest scholar- ship held a subordinate place to his lofty estimate of ...
... Thomas Arnold ( 1795-1842 ) , was not only the gifted and famous Headmaster of Rugby School but also renowned as a preacher and author . Intensely religious , his manifest scholar- ship held a subordinate place to his lofty estimate of ...
Contents
21 | |
29 | |
41 | |
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 |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
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