Art Quotes by William Gurnall

9 Art quotes by William Gurnall

William Gurnall’s theological background informs his concise observations on art. Across nine lines he weaves spiritual insight with an appreciation for visual beauty.

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If thou beest ever so exact in thy morals, and not a worshiper of God, then thou art an atheist.

William Gurnall

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“Thou art by nature a covenant-servant to sin and Satan.”

William Gurnall

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“And so when thou art tempted to any sin, look not on it as a single sin, but as having all other…

William Gurnall

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Say not that thou hast royal blood in thy veins; say not that thou art born of God if thou canst not…

William Gurnall

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Therefore tremble, O man, at any power thou hast, except thou usest it for God. Art thou strong in body; who hath…

William Gurnall

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Sometimes, perhaps, thou hearest another pray with much freedom and fluency, whilst thou canst hardly get out a few broken words. Hence…

William Gurnall

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Praying is the same to the new creature as crying is to the natural. The child is not learned by art or…

William Gurnall

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As the eye of the body once put out, can never be restored by the creature's art, so neither can the spiritual…

William Gurnall

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“But as for thee, poor soul, who art persuaded to renounce thy lusts, to throw away the conceit of thy own righteousness,…

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“The more the soul loves the word, the more craving it has after it.”

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“Labour to get Christ, and through him hopes of heaven, and thou takest the right road to content; thou”

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The chains of love are stronger than the chains of fear.

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Compare not thyself with those that have less than thyself, but look on those that have far exceeded thee.

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“All error dreads the light of the word, and fears more to be examined by that, than a thief does to be tried before…

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It is the saint's duty, and should be their care, not only to believe that God is Almighty, but also to strongly believe that…

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Oh, it is sad for a poor Christian to stand at the door of the promise, in the dark night of affliction, afraid to…

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“That he who means to be a Christian indeed, must endeavour to maintain the power of holiness and righteousness in his life and conversation.”

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“Meditate of Christ’s coming to judgment. Surely thou wilt not easily sleep while this trumpet, that shall call all mankind to judgment, shall sound…

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“There is no more difference betwixt a hypocrite and an apostate, than betwixt a green apple and a ripe one; come a while hence,…

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“Never can we truly recover our courage, till we recover our holiness—‘If”

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Justifying faith is not a naked assent to the truths of the gospel.

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Let this encourage those of you who belong to Christ: the storm may be tempestuous, but it is only temporary. The clouds that are…

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The Word of God is too sacred a thing, and preaching too solemn a work, to be toyed and played with.

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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…

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