William gurnall 1617 october 12, 1679 was an english author and clergyman born at kings lynn, norfolk. The christian in complete armour, vol book by william gurnall. The christian in complete armour by william gurnall. Christian in complete armour by william gurnall banner. A magazine opened, from whence the christian is furnished with spiritual arms for the. The christian in complete armour william gurnall word. May, 2017 i have previously mentioned i have aspergers syndrome and face practical and emotional challanges partly because of that. Editions of the christian in complete armour by william gurnall. This set includes volumes 1, 2, and 3 in paperback.
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