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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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William Gurnall
Age: 62 †
Born: 1617
Born: January 1
Died: 1679
Died: October 12
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