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 46
... faith . His appearance in the sacred record is rare until the gleam of the sword ends his career in a flash of eloquent silence . The New Testament gives us a portrait of him in silhouette rather than in photograph . While he stands in ...
... faith . His appearance in the sacred record is rare until the gleam of the sword ends his career in a flash of eloquent silence . The New Testament gives us a portrait of him in silhouette rather than in photograph . While he stands in ...
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... faith , with faith ultimately triumphant . Arnold of Rugby found a life study in the character of Thomas , and as he died he quoted the words of the Apostle : " Blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed . " Thomas , a ...
... faith , with faith ultimately triumphant . Arnold of Rugby found a life study in the character of Thomas , and as he died he quoted the words of the Apostle : " Blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed . " Thomas , a ...
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... faith , labor of love and patience of hope ; " his was a devoted spirit in the service of the One to whom Paul owed so much . What sufferings were his for Christ's sake ! Although the New Testament does not tell us how the il- lustrious ...
... faith , labor of love and patience of hope ; " his was a devoted spirit in the service of the One to whom Paul owed so much . What sufferings were his for Christ's sake ! Although the New Testament does not tell us how the il- lustrious ...
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... faith . Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness , which the Lord , the righteous Judge shall give me at that day : and not to me only , but unto all them also that love His appearing . " II . Religious Leaders And ...
... faith . Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness , which the Lord , the righteous Judge shall give me at that day : and not to me only , but unto all them also that love His appearing . " II . Religious Leaders And ...
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... faith , he likewise tithed his income to help the poor . Ansgar was privileged to see the Christian faith gain a stronghold on the people and at his peaceful end prayed : " Into Thy hands do I commend my spirit , for Thou hast redeemed ...
... faith , he likewise tithed his income to help the poor . Ansgar was privileged to see the Christian faith gain a stronghold on the people and at his peaceful end prayed : " Into Thy hands do I commend my spirit , for Thou hast redeemed ...
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