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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... glory so much in the splendor of his crown and sceptre nor to abuse the power com- mitted to his trust . A similar reminder of the certainty of death was adopted by Emperor Meruan who caused this motto to be engraved on his seal ...
... glory so much in the splendor of his crown and sceptre nor to abuse the power com- mitted to his trust . A similar reminder of the certainty of death was adopted by Emperor Meruan who caused this motto to be engraved on his seal ...
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... glory of her mid career . " Alexander Pope who , in Homer's " Odyssey " has the arresting phrase : " The rest were vulgar deaths , unknown to fame . " also wrote , " Who dies in youth and vigour 36 / Last Words of Saints and Sinners.
... glory of her mid career . " Alexander Pope who , in Homer's " Odyssey " has the arresting phrase : " The rest were vulgar deaths , unknown to fame . " also wrote , " Who dies in youth and vigour 36 / Last Words of Saints and Sinners.
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... glory . 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 ...
... glory . 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 ...
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... glory ! I have waited long for Thy coming . Pray ! Pray ! " Christmas Evans ( 1766-1838 ) , was the Baptist preacher of Wales famed for his eloquence . It was not until he was seven- teen , when he was converted , that he learned to ...
... glory ! I have waited long for Thy coming . Pray ! Pray ! " Christmas Evans ( 1766-1838 ) , was the Baptist preacher of Wales famed for his eloquence . It was not until he was seven- teen , when he was converted , that he learned to ...
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... glory . John Woolton ( 1535-1594 ) , who became Bishop of Exeter , insisted upon standing up to die : " A Bishop ought to die on his legs . " Dunstan ( 925-988 ) , became Archbishop of Canterbury . Scholar and administrator though he ...
... glory . John Woolton ( 1535-1594 ) , who became Bishop of Exeter , insisted upon standing up to die : " A Bishop ought to die on his legs . " Dunstan ( 925-988 ) , became Archbishop of Canterbury . Scholar and administrator though he ...
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