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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... Church . " The Sanhedrin stoned Stephen , the Court slew James ; but persecution by Church or State never killed a living faith . " The Martyrdom of James marked an epoch of increased energy over an enlarged area of operation and over ...
... Church . " The Sanhedrin stoned Stephen , the Court slew James ; but persecution by Church or State never killed a living faith . " The Martyrdom of James marked an epoch of increased energy over an enlarged area of operation and over ...
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... Church one of its most precious Calvary hymns , " When I Survey the Wondrous Cross . " His version of Psalm 90 , " O ... Church and co - founder of The Evangelistic Alliance , was likewise a gifted composer of hymns . He it was who gave ...
... Church one of its most precious Calvary hymns , " When I Survey the Wondrous Cross . " His version of Psalm 90 , " O ... Church and co - founder of The Evangelistic Alliance , was likewise a gifted composer of hymns . He it was who gave ...
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... Church . Do we realize that more Christians have been tortured and slain during the past five years than died under the iron heel of Rome during the early days of the Church ? In Seoul , Korea , ten thousand Christians were slaughtered ...
... Church . Do we realize that more Christians have been tortured and slain during the past five years than died under the iron heel of Rome during the early days of the Church ? In Seoul , Korea , ten thousand Christians were slaughtered ...
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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