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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... hath left no higher degree of earthly honor ; he hath made me a martyr . " As she came to her execution , she put her hands round her neck and laughing merrily said : " I have heard say that the executioner was very good and I have a ...
... hath left no higher degree of earthly honor ; he hath made me a martyr . " As she came to her execution , she put her hands round her neck and laughing merrily said : " I have heard say that the executioner was very good and I have a ...
Page 186
... hath taken us before . Death cannot destroy us , for it is destroyed already by Him for whose sake we suffer . " WALTER MILL , whose death as a martyr is said to have con- tributed most effectually to the downfall of popery in Scotland ...
... hath taken us before . Death cannot destroy us , for it is destroyed already by Him for whose sake we suffer . " WALTER MILL , whose death as a martyr is said to have con- tributed most effectually to the downfall of popery in Scotland ...
Page 193
... hath done for my soul , and for this way He hath taken me , in carrying me to the land of praise , where I shall sing that sweet song throughout the ages of Eternity , which shall never have an end . Oh ! I long to be with Him ; for if ...
... hath done for my soul , and for this way He hath taken me , in carrying me to the land of praise , where I shall sing that sweet song throughout the ages of Eternity , which shall never have an end . Oh ! I long to be with Him ; for if ...
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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