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Let thy hope of heaven master thy fear of death. Why shouldst thou be afraid to die, who hopest to live by dying!

William Gurnall

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William Gurnall
Age: 62 †
Born: 1617
Born: January 1
Died: 1679
Died: October 12
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Hope
Thou
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Fear
Blessing
Death
Masters
Live
Dying
Afraid
Dies
Shouldst
Heaven
Chastisement

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