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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... passed away , say , ' Peace- fully , and with no more concern than passing from one room to another to take up some further employment . " " X. Philosophers ANAXAGORAS ( 502-428 B.C. ) , the Greek Philosopher who main- tained himself by ...
... passed away , say , ' Peace- fully , and with no more concern than passing from one room to another to take up some further employment . " " X. Philosophers ANAXAGORAS ( 502-428 B.C. ) , the Greek Philosopher who main- tained himself by ...
Page 161
... passed , it has passed . Eye hath not seen , nor ear heard the glories of that glorious change . I shall behold them soon . I shall sing Alleluia ! Alleluia ! I shall be washed in the blood of the Lamb . I shall be clean and white . I ...
... passed , it has passed . Eye hath not seen , nor ear heard the glories of that glorious change . I shall behold them soon . I shall sing Alleluia ! Alleluia ! I shall be washed in the blood of the Lamb . I shall be clean and white . I ...
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... passing world , and a solemn call to sit loose to things of earth . The death of a dear one who died in Christ is also a summons to deeper consecration of life and renewed endeavour to let the lamp of witness blaze away for the Master ...
... passing world , and a solemn call to sit loose to things of earth . The death of a dear one who died in Christ is also a summons to deeper consecration of life and renewed endeavour to let the lamp of witness blaze away for the Master ...
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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