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 84
... wife of Louis XI , left this world with a curt shudder of disgust at life , as at some draught too nauseous to be swallowed . Of this period Burrell and Lucas continue to remark , " We are approaching the time when hu- man beings once ...
... wife of Louis XI , left this world with a curt shudder of disgust at life , as at some draught too nauseous to be swallowed . Of this period Burrell and Lucas continue to remark , " We are approaching the time when hu- man beings once ...
Page 87
... wife of Napoleon I of France , by her farewell saying revealed what was close to her heart : " I can say with truth to all at my last moments that the first wife of Napoleon never caused a tear to flow . " " Napoleon ... Elba ...
... wife of Napoleon I of France , by her farewell saying revealed what was close to her heart : " I can say with truth to all at my last moments that the first wife of Napoleon never caused a tear to flow . " " Napoleon ... Elba ...
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... wife , a young child in her arms , stood by as her fearless husband prayed . " Lord , may every covenanted blessing be poured upon my wife and her children , born and unborn . Refresh by the influence of the Holy Spirit . " John Brown ...
... wife , a young child in her arms , stood by as her fearless husband prayed . " Lord , may every covenanted blessing be poured upon my wife and her children , born and unborn . Refresh by the influence of the Holy Spirit . " John Brown ...
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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