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Nothing is more contrary to a heavenly hope than an earthly heart.

William Gurnall

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William Gurnall
Age: 62 †
Born: 1617
Born: January 1
Died: 1679
Died: October 12
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Theologian
Heavenly
Contrary
Christianity
Hope
Nothing
Heart
Earthly

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