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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Page 102
... rest on faith , and you will , I am sure , live and die a happier and better man . ” Among other presidents whose dying words have been pre- served , we have JAMES MADISON ( 1751-1836 ) , sometimes called " The Father Of The ...
... rest on faith , and you will , I am sure , live and die a happier and better man . ” Among other presidents whose dying words have been pre- served , we have JAMES MADISON ( 1751-1836 ) , sometimes called " The Father Of The ...
Page 186
... rest of His servants , to seal His truth with my life ; which as I have received it of Him , so I willingly offer it up for His glory . Therefore , as ye would escape eternal death , be no longer seduced by the lies of bishops , abbots ...
... rest of His servants , to seal His truth with my life ; which as I have received it of Him , so I willingly offer it up for His glory . Therefore , as ye would escape eternal death , be no longer seduced by the lies of bishops , abbots ...
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... rest themselves and were found by the soldiers seeking a company of country people who had assisted in Smith's escape . He and his friend were apprehended and found guilty of being involved in the escape . They protested their innocence ...
... rest themselves and were found by the soldiers seeking a company of country people who had assisted in Smith's escape . He and his friend were apprehended and found guilty of being involved in the escape . They protested their innocence ...
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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