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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... live again ? " ( Job 14 : 14 ) is answered by Christ's declaration , " Because I live , ye shall live also " ( John 14:19 ) . Solomon's meditations on death and the grave are destitute of the glorious certainty of Paul who said ...
... live again ? " ( Job 14 : 14 ) is answered by Christ's declaration , " Because I live , ye shall live also " ( John 14:19 ) . Solomon's meditations on death and the grave are destitute of the glorious certainty of Paul who said ...
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... live for them . Muler , who still adhered to his decision , replied to Titelmann's question as he was taken out to die : " God knows that were the heavens a pearl , and earth a globe of gold , and were I the owner of all , most ...
... live for them . Muler , who still adhered to his decision , replied to Titelmann's question as he was taken out to die : " God knows that were the heavens a pearl , and earth a globe of gold , and were I the owner of all , most ...
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... live , for there shall none learn to live that hath not learned to die ; and he shall be called a wretch that cannot live and dare not die . " Bishop Ken has taught us to sing : " Teach me to live that I may dread The grave as little as ...
... live , for there shall none learn to live that hath not learned to die ; and he shall be called a wretch that cannot live and dare not die . " Bishop Ken has taught us to sing : " Teach me to live that I may dread The grave as little as ...
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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