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 63
... Master he had suffered so much for . In 1628 a father and son became alienated , and Bunyan went to London on a mission of reconcil- iation . On the way home , he was caught in a violent storm and contracted a mysterious sickness which ...
... Master he had suffered so much for . In 1628 a father and son became alienated , and Bunyan went to London on a mission of reconcil- iation . On the way home , he was caught in a violent storm and contracted a mysterious sickness which ...
Page 107
... Master face to face : " If my work is done , I think I am ready to go . I have al- ready one foot in the stirrup , and am ready to mount as my Heavenly Father pleases . " GEORGE HERBERT ( 1593-1633 ) , the quaint English divine and poet ...
... Master face to face : " If my work is done , I think I am ready to go . I have al- ready one foot in the stirrup , and am ready to mount as my Heavenly Father pleases . " GEORGE HERBERT ( 1593-1633 ) , the quaint English divine and poet ...
Page 169
... Master . His godly life was an excellent comment on the doctrine he taught for he not only preached the Word but lived it . When a fatal sickness overtook him , he exercised great pa- tience and was joyfully submissive to the Divine ...
... Master . His godly life was an excellent comment on the doctrine he taught for he not only preached the Word but lived it . When a fatal sickness overtook him , he exercised great pa- tience and was joyfully submissive to the Divine ...
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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