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 111
... French author : " Leave the plot green , and do not cover the grave with bricks or stone . " MADAME ROLLAND ( 1866-1944 ) , French authoress ; " O liberty ! What crimes are committed in thy name ! " FRANCOIS RABELIAS ( 1494-1553 ) , the ...
... French author : " Leave the plot green , and do not cover the grave with bricks or stone . " MADAME ROLLAND ( 1866-1944 ) , French authoress ; " O liberty ! What crimes are committed in thy name ! " FRANCOIS RABELIAS ( 1494-1553 ) , the ...
Page 116
... French Philosopher and theologian : " I do not know . " JACOB BOEHME ( 1575-1624 ) , German philosopher and mystic : " Now I go hence to paradise . " DESCARTES ( 1596-1650 ) , French philosopher and mathemati- cian : " My soul , thou ...
... French Philosopher and theologian : " I do not know . " JACOB BOEHME ( 1575-1624 ) , German philosopher and mystic : " Now I go hence to paradise . " DESCARTES ( 1596-1650 ) , French philosopher and mathemati- cian : " My soul , thou ...
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... French soldier and hero who was fatally wounded defending the passage of Sesia , replied to the con- stable of Bourbon , who expressed his sympathy : " Sir , I thank you ; I am not to be pitied who died a true man , serving my king ...
... French soldier and hero who was fatally wounded defending the passage of Sesia , replied to the con- stable of Bourbon , who expressed his sympathy : " Sir , I thank you ; I am not to be pitied who died a true man , serving my king ...
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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