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How many, alas, of the precious saints of god must we shut out from being believers, if there is no faith but what amounts to assurance.... shall we say their faith went away in the departure of their assurance?
-William Gurnall
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How Many, Alas, Of The Precious Saints

William Gurnall
How many, alas, of the precious saints of god must we shut out from being believers, if there is no faith but what amounts to assurance.... shall we say their faith went away in the departure of their assurance?
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