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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Page 85
... hour of my death is now approaching . I cannot choose but out of the love I bear you advise you of your soul's ... hour . " QUEEN MARY OF SCOTS ( 1587 ) , prayed fervently for peace in the world , constancy to all suffering persecution ...
... hour of my death is now approaching . I cannot choose but out of the love I bear you advise you of your soul's ... hour . " QUEEN MARY OF SCOTS ( 1587 ) , prayed fervently for peace in the world , constancy to all suffering persecution ...
Page 103
... hour , I am sure that somewhere in the world , someone is making love ... what is the time ? " " Two o'clock . " " God be praised , whatever time it is , somewhere lovers keep their tryst . " MADAME DU DEFFUND , French noblewoman ...
... hour , I am sure that somewhere in the world , someone is making love ... what is the time ? " " Two o'clock . " " God be praised , whatever time it is , somewhere lovers keep their tryst . " MADAME DU DEFFUND , French noblewoman ...
Page 178
... hour before his death the visiting minister asked John if he was afraid to die . " No , " he answered , " if the Lord will but comfort me in that hour . " The minister further asked : " Do you expect comfort and sal- vation , seeing you ...
... hour before his death the visiting minister asked John if he was afraid to die . " No , " he answered , " if the Lord will but comfort me in that hour . " The minister further asked : " Do you expect comfort and sal- vation , seeing you ...
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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