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 140
... stake . Brutal in the extreme , Bonner tried to describe to Ardley the terrible pain of burning and how it must be to endure it . Ardley was not of the recanting kind and said : " If I had as many lives as I have hairs on my head , I ...
... stake . Brutal in the extreme , Bonner tried to describe to Ardley the terrible pain of burning and how it must be to endure it . Ardley was not of the recanting kind and said : " If I had as many lives as I have hairs on my head , I ...
Page 146
... stake in 1500. As he was being prepared for death , he asked the person tying him with cords to give him a stone ... stake . On his way to the stake he saw a friend and clapping his hands , cried out : " Austin , He comes ! He comes ...
... stake in 1500. As he was being prepared for death , he asked the person tying him with cords to give him a stone ... stake . On his way to the stake he saw a friend and clapping his hands , cried out : " Austin , He comes ! He comes ...
Page 147
... stake in Constance . As the flames enveloped his body , Jerome died triumphantly sing- ing a hymn : " This soul in flames , I offer , Christ , to Thee . " GASPAR KAPLITZ was 86 years old when he was condemned to die . Told that a pardon ...
... stake in Constance . As the flames enveloped his body , Jerome died triumphantly sing- ing a hymn : " This soul in flames , I offer , Christ , to Thee . " GASPAR KAPLITZ was 86 years old when he was condemned to die . Told that a pardon ...
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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