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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... true man , serving my king ; but you are to be pitied who carry arms against your prince , your country , and your oath . ” FILIPPO STROGG , Italian soldier who killed himself with a sword in prison , carved with its point on the walls ...
... true man , serving my king ; but you are to be pitied who carry arms against your prince , your country , and your oath . ” FILIPPO STROGG , Italian soldier who killed himself with a sword in prison , carved with its point on the walls ...
Page 176
... True to his purpose , as the flames arose , Cranmer thrust his hand into them saying : " This hand hath offended ! this unworthy right hand ! " He was unmoveable and with countenance raised to heaven , he prayed with the Church's first ...
... True to his purpose , as the flames arose , Cranmer thrust his hand into them saying : " This hand hath offended ! this unworthy right hand ! " He was unmoveable and with countenance raised to heaven , he prayed with the Church's first ...
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... true subjects of the kingdom . Cochran , who was executed , left a bright testimony which concluded with this exhortation : " Let none offend at such a work as helping the needy who look upon themselves as members of His body ; what may ...
... true subjects of the kingdom . Cochran , who was executed , left a bright testimony which concluded with this exhortation : " Let none offend at such a work as helping the needy who look upon themselves as members of His body ; what may ...
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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