William Gurnall

Godliness, as well as the doctrine of our faith, is a mystery. ↗

— William Gurnall

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Great comforts do, indeed, bear witness to the truth of thy grace, but not to the degree of it; the weak child is oftener in the lap than the strong one. ↗

— William Gurnall

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Humble souls are fearful of their own strength. ↗

— William Gurnall

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It is not only our duty to pray for others, but also to desire the prayers of others for ourselves. ↗

— William Gurnall

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Justifying faith is not a naked assent to the truths of the gospel. ↗

— William Gurnall

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Let your hope of heaven master your fear of death. ↗

— William Gurnall

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Mercy should make us ashamed, wrath afraid to sin. ↗

— William Gurnall

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Never was a faithful prayer lost. Some prayers have a longer voyage than others, but then they return with their richer lading at last, so that the praying soul is a gainer by waiting for an answer. ↗

— William Gurnall

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Of all creatures in this visible world, light is the most glorious; of all light, the light of the sun without compare excels the rest. ↗

— William Gurnall

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The Christian must trust in a withdrawing God. ↗

— William Gurnall

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