Many lose heaven because they are ashamed to go in a fool's coat thither. — William Gurnall Ashamed Copy Share Image
“A false heart yields when sin comes with a bribe in its hand.” — William Gurnall Bribe Copy Share Image
Justifying faith is not a naked assent to the truths of the gospel. — William Gurnall Christianity Copy Share Image
“So in the Christian there are many graces, but one new creature.” — William Gurnall Christian Copy Share Image
Godliness is the child of truth, and it must be nursed by its own mother. — William Gurnall Children Copy Share Image
He that is impatient, and cannot wait on God for a mercy, will not easily submit to Him in a denial. — William Gurnall Copy Share Image
“apply thyself to the use of those means which God hath appointed for the strengthening grace. If” — William Gurnall Grace Copy Share Image
Whoever hath a seed time of grace pass over his soul, shall have his harvest time also of joy. — William Gurnall Grace Copy Share Image
“he hath no cause to complain for being cast out of man’s society that gains Christ’s presence by the same.” — William Gurnall Christ Copy Share Image
“The heart itself is no safe sanctuary for sin to sit in. The word will take it thence—as Joab from the horns… — William Gurnall Sanctuary Copy Share Image
“Bless God for the translation of the Scriptures. The word is our sword. By being translated, this sword is drawn out of… — William Gurnall Bible Copy Share Image
Let thy hope of heaven master thy fear of death. Why shouldst thou be afraid to die, who hopest to live by… — William Gurnall Blessing Copy Share Image
Can Christ be in thou heart and thou not know it? Can one king be dethroned and another crowned in thy soul… — William Gurnall Christ Copy Share Image
Christ is the door that opens into God's presence and lets the soul into His very bosom, faith is the key that… — William Gurnall Copy Share Image
“A man may outlive many wounds received in the arms or legs, but a stab in the heart or other vital parts… — William Gurnall Conscience Copy Share Image
“The news which the gospel hath in its mouth to tell us poor sinners is good. It speaks promises, and they are… — William Gurnall Christianity Copy Share Image
How many, alas, of the precious saints of God must we shut out from being believers, if there is no faith but… — William Gurnall Copy Share Image
What is Jordan that I should wash in it? What is the preaching that I should attend on it, while I hear… — William Gurnall Bread Copy Share Image
“Heaven is a kingdom that cannot be shaken—Christ an abiding portion—his graces and comforts, sure waters that fail not, but spring up… — William Gurnall Copy Share Image
Never was a faithful prayer lost. Some prayers have a longer voyage than others, but then they return with their richer lading… — William Gurnall Copy Share Image
The Christian in prayer comes up close to God, with a humble boldness of faith, and takes hold of him, wrestles with… — William Gurnall Blessing Copy Share Image
Satan will be ready to help forward such thoughts as a fit medium to lift thee up , and slacken thy care… — William Gurnall Bears Copy Share Image
Paul was Nero's prisoner, but Nero was much more God's... But how does the great apostle spend his time in prison?... We… — William Gurnall Apostles Copy Share Image
“But as for thee, poor soul, who art persuaded to renounce thy lusts, to throw away the conceit of thy own righteousness,… — William Gurnall Art Copy Share Image
And therefore you who think so basely of the gospel and the professors of it, because at present their peace and comfort… — William Gurnall Christian Copy Share Image
“Above all sins, guard against bold or arrogant ones. You are not beyond the danger of such. If caught in the web… — William Gurnall Damage is done Copy Share Image
God, to prevent all escape, hath sown the seeds of death in our very constitution and nature, so that we can as… — William Gurnall Blessing Copy Share Image
God is almighty to pardon, but He will not use His power for a shameless sinner. He is able to save and… — William Gurnall Copy Share Image
The possessions God allows us to have are intended for our use, not our enjoyment. Trying to squeeze something out of them… — William Gurnall Consumerism Copy Share Image
It is one thing to know a truth, and another thing to know it by unction. — William Gurnall Funny Copy Share Image
The grace thou hast will soon be less, if thou addest not more to it. — William Gurnall Grace Copy Share Image
The Christian's life should put his minister's sermon in print. — William Gurnall Christian Copy Share Image
Few are made better by prosperity, whom afflictions make worse. — William Gurnall Affliction Copy Share Image