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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... America . His name still stands as a synonym for the most marvelous exhibitions of pulpit elo- quence . It was given ... American religious history . A descendant of John Cotton , the noted English Puritan who fled to America to escape ...
... America . His name still stands as a synonym for the most marvelous exhibitions of pulpit elo- quence . It was given ... American religious history . A descendant of John Cotton , the noted English Puritan who fled to America to escape ...
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... America expanded , gathered momentum until today it is as a torrent surging through the nation . Because the founding fa- thers of the American Constitution were men with a strong religious bent , it is not surprising to find Scriptural ...
... America expanded , gathered momentum until today it is as a torrent surging through the nation . Because the founding fa- thers of the American Constitution were men with a strong religious bent , it is not surprising to find Scriptural ...
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... American Revolutionary officer hanged by the British Army in America for espionage , bravely said : " I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country . " MARECHAL DE BOURMONT , French soldier , died saying : " I wish to ...
... American Revolutionary officer hanged by the British Army in America for espionage , bravely said : " I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country . " MARECHAL DE BOURMONT , French soldier , died saying : " I wish to ...
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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