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 47
... father ? I am feeble and far advanced in years ; have pity on me , my son ; fear not . There is yet hope of salvation for thee ; I will stand for thee before the Lord Christ . If need be I will gladly die for thee , as He died for us ...
... father ? I am feeble and far advanced in years ; have pity on me , my son ; fear not . There is yet hope of salvation for thee ; I will stand for thee before the Lord Christ . If need be I will gladly die for thee , as He died for us ...
Page 48
... Father , into Thy hands I commend my spirit . " Bartholomew , Nathanael Bartholomew to give him his full name , was led to Christ by Philip . Christ surprised Nathanael by saying — " Before that Philip called thee , I saw thee . " Jesus ...
... Father , into Thy hands I commend my spirit . " Bartholomew , Nathanael Bartholomew to give him his full name , was led to Christ by Philip . Christ surprised Nathanael by saying — " Before that Philip called thee , I saw thee . " Jesus ...
Page 54
... father was a pagan , his mother was a woman of the most devoted piety whose prayers for her husband and son were graciously answered . It was while reading Romans 13:13 , 14 , that Augustine heard and responded to God's call . As he ...
... father was a pagan , his mother was a woman of the most devoted piety whose prayers for her husband and son were graciously answered . It was while reading Romans 13:13 , 14 , that Augustine heard and responded to God's call . As he ...
Page 55
... father in many ways , carried on the torch . He died about 55 years of age , the same age as his father , soon after his inauguration as President of Union College . His last word was : " Trust in God and you have nothing to fear ...
... father in many ways , carried on the torch . He died about 55 years of age , the same age as his father , soon after his inauguration as President of Union College . His last word was : " Trust in God and you have nothing to fear ...
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... Father Of English History " , he wrote prolifically some forty treatises coming from his pen . Apart from his renowned scholarship , Bede was likewise a man of singular beauty of char- acter , devout , humble and trustful . In his final ...
... Father Of English History " , he wrote prolifically some forty treatises coming from his pen . Apart from his renowned scholarship , Bede was likewise a man of singular beauty of char- acter , devout , humble and trustful . In his final ...
Contents
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IV The Company of Martyrs | 137 |
V Records of Dying Words | 161 |
VI The Scottish Covenanters | 183 |
VII The Fear of Death | 209 |
VIII The Art of Dying Well | 217 |
IX The Death of the Saints | 227 |
Index | 233 |
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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