William Gurnall — English Author died on December 30, 1679

William Gurnall was an English author and clergyman born at King's Lynn, Norfolk, where he was baptised on 17 November 1616... (wikipedia)

Great comforts do, indeed, bear witness to the truth of thy grace, but not to the degree of it; the weak child is oftener in the lap than the strong one.
Humble souls are fearful of their own strength.
The soldier is summoned to a life of active duty and so is the Christian.
The Christian must trust in a withdrawing God.
Humility is a necessary veil to all other graces.