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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... king of Moab , whose fat belly received the dagger of Ehud most unexpect- edly ; Judas , who made a covenant with death and hanged him- self ; Stephen , who was stoned to death ; Ananias and Sapphira , who dropped down dead . If , as ...
... king of Moab , whose fat belly received the dagger of Ehud most unexpect- edly ; Judas , who made a covenant with death and hanged him- self ; Stephen , who was stoned to death ; Ananias and Sapphira , who dropped down dead . If , as ...
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... King ! remember thou art a mortal man . " By this oft - repeated lesson Philip sought to humble his lofty mind and teach his frail nature not to glory so much in the splendor of his crown and sceptre nor to abuse the power com- mitted ...
... King ! remember thou art a mortal man . " By this oft - repeated lesson Philip sought to humble his lofty mind and teach his frail nature not to glory so much in the splendor of his crown and sceptre nor to abuse the power com- mitted ...
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... King William who put his thumb in it and asked Carstairs to turn the screw . This he did until the King cried out , " Hold , hold ! Principal Carstairs , another turn , and I would confess anything ! " Deaths can also come from strange ...
... King William who put his thumb in it and asked Carstairs to turn the screw . This he did until the King cried out , " Hold , hold ! Principal Carstairs , another turn , and I would confess anything ! " Deaths can also come from strange ...
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... King of Sweden , was struck by a cannon ball at the battle of Lutzen and fell from his horse and died . As the Croatians gathered around him he said , " I am a dead man ; leave me and try to save your own lives . " Expiring , he said ...
... King of Sweden , was struck by a cannon ball at the battle of Lutzen and fell from his horse and died . As the Croatians gathered around him he said , " I am a dead man ; leave me and try to save your own lives . " Expiring , he said ...
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... King of Kings as He died upon a cross are unparalleled for their trust and triumph , power and pathos . These final cries prove that Christ died , not merely as a Victim , but as a Victor . Through the centuries , multitudes have been ...
... King of Kings as He died upon a cross are unparalleled for their trust and triumph , power and pathos . These final cries prove that Christ died , not merely as a Victim , but as a Victor . Through the centuries , multitudes have been ...
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