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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... Cross and patiently accepted the martyr - crown from the pierced hand of his crucified , risen and now glorified Lord . He died upon his knees committing his spirit to Christ , even as Christ died committing His spirit to His Father ...
... Cross and patiently accepted the martyr - crown from the pierced hand of his crucified , risen and now glorified Lord . He died upon his knees committing his spirit to Christ , even as Christ died committing His spirit to His Father ...
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... Cross was present before the Apostle's eyes and like other martyrs , he died in triumph . Faith in the crucified Saviour made James heroic in life and death- " I will not fear what man shall do unto me . " John , the youngest among the ...
... Cross was present before the Apostle's eyes and like other martyrs , he died in triumph . Faith in the crucified Saviour made James heroic in life and death- " I will not fear what man shall do unto me . " John , the youngest among the ...
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... Cross made a deep and lasting impression on his tender heart ; the memories of His final agonies lingered with him to the close of his long life . While the Bible tells us nothing of John's last hours , we do know that his death ...
... Cross made a deep and lasting impression on his tender heart ; the memories of His final agonies lingered with him to the close of his long life . While the Bible tells us nothing of John's last hours , we do know that his death ...
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... Cross , " which was true for just before the end , hardly able to see or converse with any one , he said to one of his deacons : " I am a great sinner ; and if I am saved , it can only be by great and sovereign grace . " repeating the ...
... Cross , " which was true for just before the end , hardly able to see or converse with any one , he said to one of his deacons : " I am a great sinner ; and if I am saved , it can only be by great and sovereign grace . " repeating the ...
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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