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.
– William Gurnall –
The Cure to Fear – William Gurnall
We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another.
– William Gurnall –
1617-1679
The Heroic Spirit – William Gurnall
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.
– William Gurnall –
Rejoicing of Hope – William Gurnall
Hope fills the afflicted soul with such inward joy and consolation, that it can laugh while tears are in the eye, sigh and sing all in a breath; it is called “the rejoicing of hope” (Hebrews 3:6).
– William Gurnall –
Always Be Ready – William Gurnall
Christ hath told us He will come, but not when, that we might never put off our clothes, or put out the candle.
– William Gurnall –
1617-1679 AD
Cowards Never Won Heaven – William Gurnall
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.
– William Gurnall –
Sacrifice without Obedience – William Gurnall
Sacrifice without obedience is sacrilege.
– William Gurnall –
Sacrifice Without Obedience is Sacrilege – William Gurnall
Sacrifice without obedience is sacrilege.
– William Gurnall –
Doing the devil’s business – William Gurnall
When you see men of power and intellect using their talents against God, weep for their souls. Better they had lived and died slaves and fools, than to do the the devil’s business with their God-given abilities.
– William Gurnall –