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 55
... gave himself to the mastery of their language that he might preach to them . In 1661 he published the New Testament in the Indian tongue , and three years later the entire Bible which was the first Bible pub- lished in America . He died ...
... gave himself to the mastery of their language that he might preach to them . In 1661 he published the New Testament in the Indian tongue , and three years later the entire Bible which was the first Bible pub- lished in America . He died ...
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... gave the Church the devotional com- mentary which held a foremost place in its field . He died a week after his settlement in London as pastor of a church in Hackney , but his end was full of confidence in the Saviour's grace . Almost ...
... gave the Church the devotional com- mentary which held a foremost place in its field . He died a week after his settlement in London as pastor of a church in Hackney , but his end was full of confidence in the Saviour's grace . Almost ...
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... gave rise to the designation , " United Brethren In Christ " a cause they founded and developed . Wherever they labored together or separately , there were striking scenes , and multitudes were added to the Lord . After half a century ...
... gave rise to the designation , " United Brethren In Christ " a cause they founded and developed . Wherever they labored together or separately , there were striking scenes , and multitudes were added to the Lord . After half a century ...
Page 58
... gave utterance to the prayer : " Lord Jesus , I am weary in Thy work , but not of Thy work . If I have not yet finished my course , let me go and speak for Thee once more in the fields , seal the truth , and come home to die . " Howard ...
... gave utterance to the prayer : " Lord Jesus , I am weary in Thy work , but not of Thy work . If I have not yet finished my course , let me go and speak for Thee once more in the fields , seal the truth , and come home to die . " Howard ...
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... gave much time to prayer vigils , consoled orphans , pilgrims and strangers , and covered England with his holy doctrines . His last words on the Saturday before Ascension Day were : " The merciful and gracious Lord hath so done His ...
... gave much time to prayer vigils , consoled orphans , pilgrims and strangers , and covered England with his holy doctrines . His last words on the Saturday before Ascension Day were : " The merciful and gracious Lord hath so done His ...
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