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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... head shot off at the battle of Terogshahur . The day before he died in such a fashion he wrote to a friend : " Be ye also ready , ' sounds in my ears , and I only wish to live that the grace of God and the love of Christ may prepare me ...
... head shot off at the battle of Terogshahur . The day before he died in such a fashion he wrote to a friend : " Be ye also ready , ' sounds in my ears , and I only wish to live that the grace of God and the love of Christ may prepare me ...
Page 88
... head to the executioner's sword , he exclaimed : " Oh , God , what then is man ! " THOMAS CROMWELL ( 1540 ) , who became Earl of Essex , was the noted English statesman who was next to the King in power and influence . He was ...
... head to the executioner's sword , he exclaimed : " Oh , God , what then is man ! " THOMAS CROMWELL ( 1540 ) , who became Earl of Essex , was the noted English statesman who was next to the King in power and influence . He was ...
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... head of the church , he answered " No ! " Claverhouse said , " Go to your prayers , for you shall immediately die . " His wife , a young child in her arms , stood by as her fearless husband prayed . " Lord , may every covenanted ...
... head of the church , he answered " No ! " Claverhouse said , " Go to your prayers , for you shall immediately die . " His wife , a young child in her arms , stood by as her fearless husband prayed . " Lord , may every covenanted ...
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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