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Many lose heaven because they are ashamed to go in a fool's coat thither.

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
Loses
Heaven
Many
Thither
Coat
Coats
Ashamed
Fool
Lose

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