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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... thee quite " There is no death ' they say ; But ever with veil'd aspects com'st thou still . " - As soon as we leave the cradle we commence our funeral march to the grave . Old Bishop Hall in Epistles says , " Death borders upon our ...
... thee quite " There is no death ' they say ; But ever with veil'd aspects com'st thou still . " - As soon as we leave the cradle we commence our funeral march to the grave . Old Bishop Hall in Epistles says , " Death borders upon our ...
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... thee and warn thee to make ready , and that thou fail not to be ready in any hour when thou be called on , thou shalt not know when . ' " Among Dr. Edmond Young's Thousand Nights , we cull the following aspect of death- " A deathbed's a ...
... thee and warn thee to make ready , and that thou fail not to be ready in any hour when thou be called on , thou shalt not know when . ' " Among Dr. Edmond Young's Thousand Nights , we cull the following aspect of death- " A deathbed's a ...
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... thee 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 ...
... thee 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 ...
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... thee of many that are akin to me , and that they may rest in thy majesty . " Tradition goes on to relate that having so said , " Andrew yet more glorified the Lord , he gave up the ghost , while we all wept and lamented at our parting ...
... thee of many that are akin to me , and that they may rest in thy majesty . " Tradition goes on to relate that having so said , " Andrew yet more glorified the Lord , he gave up the ghost , while we all wept and lamented at our parting ...
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... thee ; I will stand for thee before the Lord Christ . If need be I will gladly die for thee , as He died for us . Stop , stay , believe ; it is Christ who has sent me . " The story goes on to say that the young man flung away his ...
... thee ; I will stand for thee before the Lord Christ . If need be I will gladly die for thee , as He died for us . Stop , stay , believe ; it is Christ who has sent me . " The story goes on to say that the young man flung away his ...
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