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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... became a lawyer , and in 1796 he was elected a member of the U.S. House of Representa- tives . In 1842 , when war with England broke out , he became General Jackson and because of his military genius and triumphs became the hero of the ...
... became a lawyer , and in 1796 he was elected a member of the U.S. House of Representa- tives . In 1842 , when war with England broke out , he became General Jackson and because of his military genius and triumphs became the hero of the ...
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... became a Senator , and in 1860 became the fifteenth President of the United States . Although he rose from obscurity to the highest office of his nation , Buchanan was destitute of those qualities making for a great president . One ...
... became a Senator , and in 1860 became the fifteenth President of the United States . Although he rose from obscurity to the highest office of his nation , Buchanan was destitute of those qualities making for a great president . One ...
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... became a preacher and for six years proclaimed the evangelical doctrines represented by the Reformation . The persecutions of the time , directed against Christians , frightened him and he became an apostate . In the presence of two ...
... became a preacher and for six years proclaimed the evangelical doctrines represented by the Reformation . The persecutions of the time , directed against Christians , frightened him and he became an apostate . In the presence of two ...
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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