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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... GEORGE WASHINGTON ( 1732-1799 ) , the first President of the United States , had an ancestry going back through six centuries of English history . George Washington was born February 22 , 1732. It was true in his case that " the boy is ...
... GEORGE WASHINGTON ( 1732-1799 ) , the first President of the United States , had an ancestry going back through six centuries of English history . George Washington was born February 22 , 1732. It was true in his case that " the boy is ...
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... George , 202 Martin of Tours , 71 Martinuzzi , Cardinal , 71 Martyn , Henry , 65 Martyrs , 137-157 Marvell , Andrew , 112 Mary , 177 Mary II , 85 Mary of Orange , Queen , 85 Mary of Scots , Queen , 85 Masaniello , 83 Massinger , Philip ...
... George , 202 Martin of Tours , 71 Martinuzzi , Cardinal , 71 Martyn , Henry , 65 Martyrs , 137-157 Marvell , Andrew , 112 Mary , 177 Mary II , 85 Mary of Orange , Queen , 85 Mary of Scots , Queen , 85 Masaniello , 83 Massinger , Philip ...
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... George , 57 Whitelocke , Bustrode , 93 Whittier , John , G. , 25 , 114 Wilberforce , William , 89 Wilde , Oscar ... George , 175 Wishart , George , 226 Wolfe , General James , 128 Wolsey , Thomas , 93 Women , Famous , 103-104 The Woman ...
... George , 57 Whitelocke , Bustrode , 93 Whittier , John , G. , 25 , 114 Wilberforce , William , 89 Wilde , Oscar ... George , 175 Wishart , George , 226 Wolfe , General James , 128 Wolsey , Thomas , 93 Women , Famous , 103-104 The Woman ...
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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