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The longer a soul hath neglected duty, the more ado there is to get it taken up.

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
Soul
Neglected
Laziness
Hath
Duty
Longer
Taken

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