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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... poet , whose lines are often quaint yet noble . As the heavenly gates were about to open to receive the poet , he prayed : " O , sweet Saviour of the World , let Thy last words upon the Cross be my last words in this world - Into Thy ...
... poet , whose lines are often quaint yet noble . As the heavenly gates were about to open to receive the poet , he prayed : " O , sweet Saviour of the World , let Thy last words upon the Cross be my last words in this world - Into Thy ...
Page 112
... poet who pursued his poetic calling to the end , had this to say : " It is a great consolation to a poet on the point of death that he has never written a line injurious to good morals . " ANDREW MARVELL ( 1621-1678 ) , father of the ...
... poet who pursued his poetic calling to the end , had this to say : " It is a great consolation to a poet on the point of death that he has never written a line injurious to good morals . " ANDREW MARVELL ( 1621-1678 ) , father of the ...
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... poet and artist , mur- mured : " I believe I shall die tonight . Yesterday I wished to die , but today I must confess that I do not . " WILLIAM BLAKE ( 1757-1827 ) , the British poet , artist and mystic , whose love for drawing was ...
... poet and artist , mur- mured : " I believe I shall die tonight . Yesterday I wished to die , but today I must confess that I do not . " WILLIAM BLAKE ( 1757-1827 ) , the British poet , artist and mystic , whose love for drawing was ...
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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