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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... look only upon second causes , this action may appear to be strange and unexpected . We must lift up our eyes to the Almighty Hand of an all - seeing power and wisdom , however , for the same relation declares that God by this means ...
... look only upon second causes , this action may appear to be strange and unexpected . We must lift up our eyes to the Almighty Hand of an all - seeing power and wisdom , however , for the same relation declares that God by this means ...
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... look death- wards , I look over death and upwards , or I can't look that way at all . " Elizabeth exclaimed as she died : " It is beautiful . " ROBERT BURNS ( 1759-1796 ) , the Scottish poet , ranks as one of the two greatest figures in ...
... look death- wards , I look over death and upwards , or I can't look that way at all . " Elizabeth exclaimed as she died : " It is beautiful . " ROBERT BURNS ( 1759-1796 ) , the Scottish poet , ranks as one of the two greatest figures in ...
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... look- ing at the sun shining into his death chamber , said : " If that is not God himself there , it is his cousin at least . Let me fall asleep to the sound of delicious music . " XI . Musicians and Hymn Writers Many of those who had ...
... look- ing at the sun shining into his death chamber , said : " If that is not God himself there , it is his cousin at least . Let me fall asleep to the sound of delicious music . " XI . Musicians and Hymn Writers Many of those who had ...
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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