Cowards never won heaven. Do not claim that you are begotten of God and have His royal blood running in your veins unless you can prove your lineage by this heroic spirit: to dare to be holy in spite of men and devils.
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Forsaking Sin – William Gurnall
To forsake sin, is to leave it without any thought reserved of returning to it again.
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God Desires Purity – William Gurnall
God would not rub so hard if it were not to fetch out the dirt that is ingrained in our natures. God loves purity so well He had rather see a hole than a spot in His child’s garments.
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Heavenly hope or an earthly heart? – William Gurnall
Nothing is more contrary to a heavenly hope than an earthly heart.
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A Minister Needs Boldness – William Gurnall
A minister, without boldness, is like a smooth file, a knife without an edge, a sentinel that is afraid to let off his gun. If men will be bold in sin, ministers must be bold to reprove.
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Chains of Love – William Gurnall
The chains of love are stronger than the chains of fear.
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Heavenly Hope or an Earthly Heart? – William Gurnall
Nothing is more contrary to a heavenly hope than an earthly heart.
– William Gurnall –
Storms are Temporary – William Gurnall
Let this encourage those of you who belong to Christ: the storm may be tempestuous, but it is only temporary. The clouds that are temporarily rolling over your head will pass, and then you will have fair weather, an eternal sunshine of glory. Can you not watch with Christ for one hour?
– William Gurnall –
White Holy Resolution – William Gurnall
Blind zeal is soon put to a shameful retreat, while holy resolution, built on fast principles, lifts up its head like a rock in the midst of the waves.
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