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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... Lord Jesus . " His grave , like that of Moses , is known only to God . There were rumors abroad at that time that John never died but , like Enoch and Elijah , ascended from earth to heaven without ever tasting death . Tertullian is ...
... Lord Jesus . " His grave , like that of Moses , is known only to God . There were rumors abroad at that time that John never died but , like Enoch and Elijah , ascended from earth to heaven without ever tasting death . Tertullian is ...
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... Jesus : " Father , into Thy hands I commend my spirit . " Bartholomew ... Jesus saw in him a " genuine son of the Covenant , a child of Jacob purged of his ... Lord and my God ! " It is said that Thomas travelled to India on missions ...
... Jesus : " Father , into Thy hands I commend my spirit . " Bartholomew ... Jesus saw in him a " genuine son of the Covenant , a child of Jacob purged of his ... Lord and my God ! " It is said that Thomas travelled to India on missions ...
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... Lord through the prophet . " Matthew's great object in the Gospel at the beginning of the New Testament was to prove that Jesus was the Messiah of God . It is reckoned that after the Ascension , Matthew preached the Gospel in Judea for ...
... Lord through the prophet . " Matthew's great object in the Gospel at the beginning of the New Testament was to prove that Jesus was the Messiah of God . It is reckoned that after the Ascension , Matthew preached the Gospel in Judea for ...
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... Lord's brother " indicate the same James who came of a well - to - do and deeply religious family . This one - time ... Lord and escape with his life , the loyal witness lifted up his voice and said : " Why do you ask me respecting Jesus ...
... Lord's brother " indicate the same James who came of a well - to - do and deeply religious family . This one - time ... Lord and escape with his life , the loyal witness lifted up his voice and said : " Why do you ask me respecting Jesus ...
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... Lord ! " Thomas Arnold ( 1795-1842 ) , was not only the gifted and famous Headmaster of Rugby School but also ... Jesus is precious . " William Beveridge ( 1637-1708 ) , was the learned and de- vout English bishop who wrote extensively ...
... Lord ! " Thomas Arnold ( 1795-1842 ) , was not only the gifted and famous Headmaster of Rugby School but also ... Jesus is precious . " William Beveridge ( 1637-1708 ) , was the learned and de- vout English bishop who wrote extensively ...
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