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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... brought to experience God's saving grace after a fling in sin . On January 2 , 1870 , he preached his last message from the words : " By them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven " ( 1 Peter 1 ...
... brought to experience God's saving grace after a fling in sin . On January 2 , 1870 , he preached his last message from the words : " By them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven " ( 1 Peter 1 ...
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... brought on by his unceasing study . How his works have enriched the Church ! The nearer he came to death , the more he grew in humility , in holy thoughts and resolutions . Toward the end of his sojourn , he told his doctor that he had ...
... brought on by his unceasing study . How his works have enriched the Church ! The nearer he came to death , the more he grew in humility , in holy thoughts and resolutions . Toward the end of his sojourn , he told his doctor that he had ...
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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