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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... JAMES , THE SON OF ZEBEDEE , one of the select three in the company of Christ , was the proto - apostolic martyr who sealed his testimony in blood . Not much is recorded of this first apostolic martyr of the Christian faith . His ...
... JAMES , THE SON OF ZEBEDEE , one of the select three in the company of Christ , was the proto - apostolic martyr who sealed his testimony in blood . Not much is recorded of this first apostolic martyr of the Christian faith . His ...
Page 50
... JAMES , the son of Alphaeus , is not to be confused with James Boanerges , the son of Zebedee . For the sake of distinction , we can distinguish them as James I and James II . James I , or " The Greater , " was one of the inner circle ...
... JAMES , the son of Alphaeus , is not to be confused with James Boanerges , the son of Zebedee . For the sake of distinction , we can distinguish them as James I and James II . James I , or " The Greater , " was one of the inner circle ...
Page 237
... James VII ( Scotland ) , 184 , 206 James the Son of Alphaeus , 50 James the Son of Zebedee , 46 Jane of Navarre , Queen , 85 Janeway , John , 169 , 176 Jansen , Ellert , 147 Jefferson , Thomas , 98 Jeffreys , Lieutenant Francis , 162 ...
... James VII ( Scotland ) , 184 , 206 James the Son of Alphaeus , 50 James the Son of Zebedee , 46 Jane of Navarre , Queen , 85 Janeway , John , 169 , 176 Jansen , Ellert , 147 Jefferson , Thomas , 98 Jeffreys , Lieutenant Francis , 162 ...
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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