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 44
... truth . Egeas , the Proconsul responsible for Andrew's crucifixion , over- powered by the cry of the people to release Andrew from the cross , sought to liberate him , but the dying saint would not allow Egeas to free him and prayed as ...
... truth . Egeas , the Proconsul responsible for Andrew's crucifixion , over- powered by the cry of the people to release Andrew from the cross , sought to liberate him , but the dying saint would not allow Egeas to free him and prayed as ...
Page 58
... truth , and come home to die . " Howard Crosby ( 1826-1891 ) , who occupied the prominent pulpit of the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church of New York City and made valuable contributions to Biblical literature , was likewise conspicuous ...
... truth , and come home to die . " Howard Crosby ( 1826-1891 ) , who occupied the prominent pulpit of the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church of New York City and made valuable contributions to Biblical literature , was likewise conspicuous ...
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... truths of religion — the mercy of God , and the gracious aids of the Holy Spirit . . . . My whole resource is the mercy of God . I expect a better life than this ; our Lord Jesus Christ is my only righteousness . " Edward Payson ( 1783 ...
... truths of religion — the mercy of God , and the gracious aids of the Holy Spirit . . . . My whole resource is the mercy of God . I expect a better life than this ; our Lord Jesus Christ is my only righteousness . " Edward Payson ( 1783 ...
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... truths ever to leave his anointed lips . " I am the vilest dunghill worm that ever went to heaven . Lord ! what is man ; what am I , vile worm , to the great God ! " A friend who assured Baxter of the blessing his preaching and writings ...
... truths ever to leave his anointed lips . " I am the vilest dunghill worm that ever went to heaven . Lord ! what is man ; what am I , vile worm , to the great God ! " A friend who assured Baxter of the blessing his preaching and writings ...
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... truth of the Gospel . Along with William Gadsby and John Kershaw , he founded the denomination known as Strict Baptists . These three men pioneered a testimony for deep spiritual and vital godliness which helped to stem the tide of ...
... truth of the Gospel . Along with William Gadsby and John Kershaw , he founded the denomination known as Strict Baptists . These three men pioneered a testimony for deep spiritual and vital godliness which helped to stem the tide of ...
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