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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... Grace , grace ! " When he could speak no more his looks expressed the devotion of his soul and glorious expectancy . Thomas Jones ( 1729-1762 ) , was another called forth to stand firm in support of the cardinal truths of the Christian ...
... Grace , grace ! " When he could speak no more his looks expressed the devotion of his soul and glorious expectancy . Thomas Jones ( 1729-1762 ) , was another called forth to stand firm in support of the cardinal truths of the Christian ...
Page 192
... grace of God be glorified in me , ought not all to praise Him ? Christ came not to call the righteous , but sin- ners . Many of this generation think they have so much grace that they cannot sin : but I must tell them , grace doth not ...
... grace of God be glorified in me , ought not all to praise Him ? Christ came not to call the righteous , but sin- ners . Many of this generation think they have so much grace that they cannot sin : but I must tell them , grace doth not ...
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... grace to withstand mightily , manly , and perseverantly ; giving us might that we be not overcome , grace to get us merit , stedfastness to overcome with . He giveth rich increases of virtue that we may suffer and not fail nor fall ...
... grace to withstand mightily , manly , and perseverantly ; giving us might that we be not overcome , grace to get us merit , stedfastness to overcome with . He giveth rich increases of virtue that we may suffer and not fail nor fall ...
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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