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CEASE to PRAY and thou will BEGIN to SIN.

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William Gurnall
Age: 62 †
Born: 1617
Born: January 1
Died: 1679
Died: October 12
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Theologian
Praying
Sin
Begin
Cease
Pray
Thou

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