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As you love your peace, Christian, be plain-hearted with God and man, and keep the king's highway.

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
Christian
Keep
Highway
Men
Highways
Love
Hearted
Plain
King
Kings
Peace

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