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 107
... feel the climate , but I breathe the fine ambrosial air of Heaven , and soon shall enjoy the com- pany . " MADAM JEANNE GUYON , who suffered much persecution from the leaders of the Roman Catholic reaction group , wrote many of her ...
... feel the climate , but I breathe the fine ambrosial air of Heaven , and soon shall enjoy the com- pany . " MADAM JEANNE GUYON , who suffered much persecution from the leaders of the Roman Catholic reaction group , wrote many of her ...
Page 123
... feel within me . I desire to be dissolved . I groan for that dwelling above which Thou hast revealed to me . I see the Heavens now open . Thou , Jesus Christ , art my Resur- rection and my life . " WILLIAM CEILLER was the eminent ...
... feel within me . I desire to be dissolved . I groan for that dwelling above which Thou hast revealed to me . I see the Heavens now open . Thou , Jesus Christ , art my Resur- rection and my life . " WILLIAM CEILLER was the eminent ...
Page 156
... feel that He hardens me , and will allow me no hope . It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a living God ! I feel the weight of His wrath burning like the pains of hell within me . I am one of those whom God has threatened to ...
... feel that He hardens me , and will allow me no hope . It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of a living God ! I feel the weight of His wrath burning like the pains of hell within me . I am one of those whom God has threatened to ...
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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