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The Christian must stand fixed to his principles, and not change his habit but freely show what countryman he is by his holy constancy in the truth.

William Gurnall

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

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