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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... Holy , Holy , Holy ! Lord God Almighty ! " Willingly he sacrificed the prospects of advancement and emolu- ments of his church that he might become " the chief missionary of the East . " It was while he was on a visit to Madras in March ...
... Holy , Holy , Holy ! Lord God Almighty ! " Willingly he sacrificed the prospects of advancement and emolu- ments of his church that he might become " the chief missionary of the East . " It was while he was on a visit to Madras in March ...
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... Holy , holy , holy is the Lord God Almighty , which was , and is , and is to come . " His daughter tried to hush the loud praying and singing of her dying father to which he replied : " O , I shall have cause to shout in heaven , if I ...
... Holy , holy , holy is the Lord God Almighty , which was , and is , and is to come . " His daughter tried to hush the loud praying and singing of her dying father to which he replied : " O , I shall have cause to shout in heaven , if I ...
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... holy wisdom He hath made my lot sweet ; for He has made out His sweet promises unto me , one of which is of more worth than all the world , giving me the witness of the Spirit , bearing witness with my spirit that I have a right to them ...
... holy wisdom He hath made my lot sweet ; for He has made out His sweet promises unto me , one of which is of more worth than all the world , giving me the witness of the Spirit , bearing witness with my spirit that I have a right to them ...
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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