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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... Jesus , receive my spirit . " The last breath of his soul was in intercession for his murderers . He fell asleep praying for his enemies , re - echoing the spirit of the last words of Jesus - " Lord , lay not this sin to their charge ...
... Jesus , receive my spirit . " The last breath of his soul was in intercession for his murderers . He fell asleep praying for his enemies , re - echoing the spirit of the last words of Jesus - " Lord , lay not this sin to their charge ...
Page 177
... Jesus ? finish Thy work : come , Lord Jesus ; come quickly ; good Lord , give me patience to wait the ap- pointed time : Lord Jesus , help me ! ” The next day found her calm and confident , and the last words she was heard to utter were ...
... Jesus ? finish Thy work : come , Lord Jesus ; come quickly ; good Lord , give me patience to wait the ap- pointed time : Lord Jesus , help me ! ” The next day found her calm and confident , and the last words she was heard to utter were ...
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... Jesus Christ in His sepul- chre . 5. Meditate upon the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ . 6. Meditate upon the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and His sitting at the right hand of God . 7. Meditate upon our strict and ...
... Jesus Christ in His sepul- chre . 5. Meditate upon the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ . 6. Meditate upon the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and His sitting at the right hand of God . 7. Meditate upon our strict and ...
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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