Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 February 1893 — Last Words of Famous Men. [ARTICLE]

Last Words of Famous Men.

“Ml country! Oh, how I love my country..”—William Pitt, the younger. “I am going the way of all flesh. I am satisfied with the Lord’s will.”—John Newton. “Do not weep for me, nor waste your time in fruitless prayers for my recovery, but pray rather for the salvat.on of my soul.” —Isabella of Aragon. “I have lived long enough, and lam thankful I have enjoyed a happy life; but after all, look on this life as nothing better than vanity.”—John Locke. “What is the matter with my dear children? Have I alarmed you? Oh, do not cry. Be good children, and we will all meet in heaven.” —Andrew Jackson. “Thank God, I can lay my hand upon my heart and say that since I came to man’s estate I have never intentionally done wrong to any one.—Francis Marion. “I am perfectly resigned. I am surrounded by my family. I have served my country. I have reliance upon God, and I am not afraid of the devil.”— Grattan. “Not one foot will I flee so long as •breath bides wfthin my breast, for He who shaped both sea and land this day shall end my battles or my life. I Will die king of England. ” —Bichard 111. “Here is a book (the Bible) worth more than all others ever printed, yet It Is my misfortune never to have found time to read it. I trust in the mercy ol God. It is now too late."—Patrick Henry.