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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... heard and responded to God's call . As he passed away , August 28 , 430 A.D. , he was heard to say : " Oh , Lord , shall I die at all ? Shall I die at all ? Yes ! Why , then , oh Lord , if ever , why not now ? " Die he did , and dying ...
... heard and responded to God's call . As he passed away , August 28 , 430 A.D. , he was heard to say : " Oh , Lord , shall I die at all ? Shall I die at all ? Yes ! Why , then , oh Lord , if ever , why not now ? " Die he did , and dying ...
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... heard to whisper : " He will come ; and will not tarry . I shall soon be in glory ; soon be with God and His angels . " JOHN COWPER was the infidel whom William Cowper , his brother , won for the Lord . John became a Fellow of Ben'et ...
... heard to whisper : " He will come ; and will not tarry . I shall soon be in glory ; soon be with God and His angels . " JOHN COWPER was the infidel whom William Cowper , his brother , won for the Lord . John became a Fellow of Ben'et ...
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... heard the glories of that glorious change . I shall behold them soon . I shall sing Alleluia ! Alleluia ! I shall be washed in the blood of the Lamb . I shall be clean and white . I shall have a white robe , the fine linen which is the ...
... heard the glories of that glorious change . I shall behold them soon . I shall sing Alleluia ! Alleluia ! I shall be washed in the blood of the Lamb . I shall be clean and white . I shall have a white robe , the fine linen which is the ...
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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