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 91
... desire you all to bear me witness that I die here in the faith of Jesus Christ , desiring you to help me with your prayers . Lord Jesus , save me ! " PHILIP SIDNEY was both a poet and statesman and master alike of the older learning and ...
... desire you all to bear me witness that I die here in the faith of Jesus Christ , desiring you to help me with your prayers . Lord Jesus , save me ! " PHILIP SIDNEY was both a poet and statesman and master alike of the older learning and ...
Page 188
... desire you , gentlemen , all that hear me this day , to take notice , and I wish that all who see me might hear me , that now I am entering into eternity , and am to appear before my Judge ; and as I desire salvation , and to expect ...
... desire you , gentlemen , all that hear me this day , to take notice , and I wish that all who see me might hear me , that now I am entering into eternity , and am to appear before my Judge ; and as I desire salvation , and to expect ...
Page 203
... desire to be forgiven of God . And now I leave all friends and Christian relations to the guiding of Almighty God and bid all of you farewell in the Lord . Farewell all worldly enjoyment and created comforts , and welcome Father , Son ...
... desire to be forgiven of God . And now I leave all friends and Christian relations to the guiding of Almighty God and bid all of you farewell in the Lord . Farewell all worldly enjoyment and created comforts , and welcome Father , Son ...
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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