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“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.”

Quote by William Gurnall

Book:The Christian in Complete Armour: Or, A Treatise on the Saints' War with the Devil, Wherein a Discovery is Made of the Policy, Power, Wickedness, and Stratagems Made Use of by that Enemy of God and His People : a Magazine Opened, from Whence the Christian is Furnished with Spiritual Arms for the Battle, Assisted in Buckling on His Armour, and Taught the Use of His Weapons, Together with the Happy Issue of the Whole War
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The Christian in Complete Armour: Or, A Treatise on the Saints' War with the Devil, Wherein a Discovery is Made of the Policy, Power, Wickedness, and Stratagems Made Use of by that Enemy of God and His People : a Magazine Opened, from Whence the Christian is Furnished with Spiritual Arms for the Battle, Assisted in Buckling on His Armour, and Taught the Use of His Weapons, Together with the Happy Issue of the Whole War

This work delves into the spiritual warfare between believers and the devil, providing a comprehensive guide to the strategies, powers, and wickedness of the enemy. It aims to arm Christians with spiritual knowledge and tools for their battle against evil, detailing the process of donning spiritual armor and the use of spiritual weapons. The text also discusses the outcome of this ongoing war. more

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William Gurnall
William Gurnall

William Gurnall (1617-October 12, 1679) was an English writer known for his works on religious and moral themes. His most famous work, 'The Christian in Complete Armour,' had a profound impact on subsequent generations. more

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