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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... Minister under Napoleon and later Foreign Minister to Louis XVIII , was likewise known for his infidel leanings . At his deathbed , King Louis asked Talleyrand how he felt and he replied : " I am suffering , Sire , the pangs of the ...
... Minister under Napoleon and later Foreign Minister to Louis XVIII , was likewise known for his infidel leanings . At his deathbed , King Louis asked Talleyrand how he felt and he replied : " I am suffering , Sire , the pangs of the ...
Page 167
... minister of Blackfriars , London , where his gifts as a preacher drew large congregations . Though many invitations to other spheres came his way , he refused them all . He used to say : " It is my highest ambition to go from ...
... minister of Blackfriars , London , where his gifts as a preacher drew large congregations . Though many invitations to other spheres came his way , he refused them all . He used to say : " It is my highest ambition to go from ...
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... 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 are a sinner ? " John replied ...
... 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 are a sinner ? " John replied ...
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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