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 77
... King of the Empire , of all his glory . ' SULEYMAN ( 1010 ) , King of Spain , was defeated by Hamad and appeared before the victor with his father and brother for whose lives he prayed to be spared : " Strike me only ; these are ...
... King of the Empire , of all his glory . ' SULEYMAN ( 1010 ) , King of Spain , was defeated by Hamad and appeared before the victor with his father and brother for whose lives he prayed to be spared : " Strike me only ; these are ...
Page 82
... King Charles I and was largely responsible for the King's downfall . Cromwell was a strong man and an able soldier , and when Charles was dethroned , established a practical dictatorship . Puritan in outlook , his soldiers fought 82 ...
... King Charles I and was largely responsible for the King's downfall . Cromwell was a strong man and an able soldier , and when Charles was dethroned , established a practical dictatorship . Puritan in outlook , his soldiers fought 82 ...
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... King , but says he loves the king as well as any person confesses he was preset at Drumslog , but without arms . Asked if he conversed with Donald Cargill , refused to answer ; other- wise than that , a man is neither by law of God nor ...
... King , but says he loves the king as well as any person confesses he was preset at Drumslog , but without arms . Asked if he conversed with Donald Cargill , refused to answer ; other- wise than that , a man is neither by law of God nor ...
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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