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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... executed James , but each attempt to crush the cause of God miserably failed . While we have no authentic record of the end of James and his dying words , tradition tells us that the accuser of James was so struck with his calm heroism ...
... executed James , but each attempt to crush the cause of God miserably failed . While we have no authentic record of the end of James and his dying words , tradition tells us that the accuser of James was so struck with his calm heroism ...
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... execution dressed in a garment painted over with devils , was commanded by one of the priests to kneel before a ... executed . About to die , he turned to his younger son and said : " My son , we die an undeserved death ; but never ...
... execution dressed in a garment painted over with devils , was commanded by one of the priests to kneel before a ... executed . About to die , he turned to his younger son and said : " My son , we die an undeserved death ; but never ...
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... executed just after him , was charged with deserting the king's standard at Hamilton . It was also alleged against ... executed and would have shared the fate of others had he not died of his wounds before the date of execution . The day ...
... executed just after him , was charged with deserting the king's standard at Hamilton . It was also alleged against ... executed and would have shared the fate of others had he not died of his wounds before the date of execution . The day ...
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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