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 98
... better citizens , better fathers and better husbands . " He left behind him a proof of his diligent study of the teachings of our Lord in the form of a scrap book , the title of which is : The Life and Morals Of Jesus Of Nazareth ...
... better citizens , better fathers and better husbands . " He left behind him a proof of his diligent study of the teachings of our Lord in the form of a scrap book , the title of which is : The Life and Morals Of Jesus Of Nazareth ...
Page 102
... better man . ” Among other presidents whose dying words have been pre- served , we have JAMES MADISON ( 1751-1836 ) , sometimes called " The Father Of The Constitution " and who was the one who had the White House painted white after ...
... better man . ” Among other presidents whose dying words have been pre- served , we have JAMES MADISON ( 1751-1836 ) , sometimes called " The Father Of The Constitution " and who was the one who had the White House painted white after ...
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... better , said : " Doctor , as I believe you would not choose to tell anything but the truth , you had better say that I am dying as fast as my enemies , if I have any , could wish , and as easily and cheerfully as my best friends could ...
... better , said : " Doctor , as I believe you would not choose to tell anything but the truth , you had better say that I am dying as fast as my enemies , if I have any , could wish , and as easily and cheerfully as my best friends could ...
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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