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God Himself underwrites your battle and has appointed His own Son 'the captain of your salvation'.

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
Appointed
Captain
Captains
Salvation
Son
Battle

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