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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Page 43
... Father He whispered - " Father , into Thy hands I com- mend my spirit . " Jesus was born to die . He took upon Himself the likeness of our sinful flesh that , through His death and resurrection , He might become the ransom for our sins ...
... Father He whispered - " Father , into Thy hands I com- mend my spirit . " Jesus was born to die . He took upon Himself the likeness of our sinful flesh that , through His death and resurrection , He might become the ransom for our sins ...
Page 79
... father of Frederick the Great , said as he viewed his coffin : " I shall sleep right well there . " FREDERICK V ( 1632 ) , of Denmark , a timid man who shrank from the responsibilities of his position , could confess as he died : " It ...
... father of Frederick the Great , said as he viewed his coffin : " I shall sleep right well there . " FREDERICK V ( 1632 ) , of Denmark , a timid man who shrank from the responsibilities of his position , could confess as he died : " It ...
Page 150
... father and son , were brave Covenanters who were martyred . The father , aged though he was , was subjected to terrible torture and executed . About to die , he turned to his younger son and said : " My son , we die an undeserved death ...
... father and son , were brave Covenanters who were martyred . The father , aged though he was , was subjected to terrible torture and executed . About to die , he turned to his younger son and said : " My son , we die an undeserved death ...
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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