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 138
... answered Dalcatius the Governor , when asked whether she would obey the heathen law imposed : " Not any laws that ... answer , Agatha too , suffered martyrdom by burning in 250 A.D. ยท - a period in which multitudes of Chris- tians were ...
... answered Dalcatius the Governor , when asked whether she would obey the heathen law imposed : " Not any laws that ... answer , Agatha too , suffered martyrdom by burning in 250 A.D. ยท - a period in which multitudes of Chris- tians were ...
Page 178
... answered : " I desire to die , that I am go to my Saviour . " As Charles came to yield his spirit unto the Lord , his last words were : " Pray , pray , pray ; nay , yet pray ; and the more prayers , the better all prospers . God is the ...
... answered : " I desire to die , that I am go to my Saviour . " As Charles came to yield his spirit unto the Lord , his last words were : " Pray , pray , pray ; nay , yet pray ; and the more prayers , the better all prospers . God is the ...
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... answered : " If ye were permitted , I doubt not your cruelty could go that length - how will you answer for this morning's work ? " With an indifferent countenance that belied his words , Claver- hourse said : " To men I can be ...
... answered : " If ye were permitted , I doubt not your cruelty could go that length - how will you answer for this morning's work ? " With an indifferent countenance that belied his words , Claver- hourse said : " To men I can be ...
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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