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 70
... body is dried up as if already in the coffin . Death is the only remedy for me . " ADONIRAM JUDSON ( 1788-1850 ) , the missionary apostle to Burma , was privileged to see hundreds converted to Christ , and his name holds an exalted ...
... body is dried up as if already in the coffin . Death is the only remedy for me . " ADONIRAM JUDSON ( 1788-1850 ) , the missionary apostle to Burma , was privileged to see hundreds converted to Christ , and his name holds an exalted ...
Page 74
... body was buried by the side of Martin Luther's remains to await the Resurrection Morn . ULRICH ZWINGLI ( 1484-1531 ) ... body , but are not able to kill the soul " ( Matt . 10:28 ) , the last words of Zwingli were : " They can kill the ...
... body was buried by the side of Martin Luther's remains to await the Resurrection Morn . ULRICH ZWINGLI ( 1484-1531 ) ... body , but are not able to kill the soul " ( Matt . 10:28 ) , the last words of Zwingli were : " They can kill the ...
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... body , but have no power over the soul . " JEAN MECLERC , the wool - comber of Meaux , was to be tor- tured and then burned alive at Metz in 1524. On the way to the stake his persecutors beat him , and reaching the place of burning ...
... body , but have no power over the soul . " JEAN MECLERC , the wool - comber of Meaux , was to be tor- tured and then burned alive at Metz in 1524. On the way to the stake his persecutors beat him , and reaching the place of burning ...
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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