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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... God's children who were able to die both with magna- nimity and meekness ? Unless they were convicted of their wickedness and , by grace , turned to the Christ the martyrs gladly died for , they must have left this world with visible ...
... God's children who were able to die both with magna- nimity and meekness ? Unless they were convicted of their wickedness and , by grace , turned to the Christ the martyrs gladly died for , they must have left this world with visible ...
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... God of His infinite mercies bless you all , and unreproveable in His sight , that we may meet together at the right ... God's arrows , but they are all sharpened with love . " Within sight of the gates of paradise , he looked round on ...
... God of His infinite mercies bless you all , and unreproveable in His sight , that we may meet together at the right ... God's arrows , but they are all sharpened with love . " Within sight of the gates of paradise , he looked round on ...
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... God what have I done to suffer so much ? But there is no God ! But if there should be , what will become of me hereafter ? Stay with me , for God's sake ! Send even a child to stay with me , for it is hell to be alone . If ever the ...
... God what have I done to suffer so much ? But there is no God ! But if there should be , what will become of me hereafter ? Stay with me , for God's sake ! Send even a child to stay with me , for it is hell to be alone . If ever the ...
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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