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 21
... hope beyond the grave . ' Tis sweet to grow old in the fear of the Lord , As life's shadows longer creep . Till our step grows slow , and our sun swings low- He gives His beloved sleep . Robert Burns , the famed Scottish bard , in his ...
... hope beyond the grave . ' Tis sweet to grow old in the fear of the Lord , As life's shadows longer creep . Till our step grows slow , and our sun swings low- He gives His beloved sleep . Robert Burns , the famed Scottish bard , in his ...
Page 32
... HOPE . If ours is the hope , as a sure and un- moveable anchor within the veil , then we shall die well . It is said that Caesar could not endure to see his pilot tremble in a furious storm at sea , because he was in the boat and it ...
... HOPE . If ours is the hope , as a sure and un- moveable anchor within the veil , then we shall die well . It is said that Caesar could not endure to see his pilot tremble in a furious storm at sea , because he was in the boat and it ...
Page 37
... hope that death is but the opening of a gate into a larger life . To all such , death has no terrors . It comes as a welcome friend , bidding us enter the eternal home of peace and bliss . Gerhardt has taught us to sing — " Let us in ...
... hope that death is but the opening of a gate into a larger life . To all such , death has no terrors . It comes as a welcome friend , bidding us enter the eternal home of peace and bliss . Gerhardt has taught us to sing — " Let us in ...
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... hope that some day he might classify them for the profit of others , and the selection before you represents his endeavour to give a cross section of Last Words . It will be found that these farewell messages prove , not only the varied ...
... hope that some day he might classify them for the profit of others , and the selection before you represents his endeavour to give a cross section of Last Words . It will be found that these farewell messages prove , not only the varied ...
Page 47
... hope of salvation for thee ; I will stand for thee before the Lord Christ . If need be I will gladly die for thee , as He died for us . Stop , stay , believe ; it is Christ who has sent me . " The story goes on to say that the young man ...
... hope of salvation for thee ; I will stand for thee before the Lord Christ . If need be I will gladly die for thee , as He died for us . Stop , stay , believe ; it is Christ who has sent me . " The story goes on to say that the young man ...
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