Author
William Gurnall
1616–1679
William Gurnall. Puritan conformist at Lavenham. The Christian in Complete Armour (3 vols on Ephesians 6:10–20) is one of the longest and most celebrated devotional works of the Puritan era. Spurgeon: 'I never tire of Gurnall.'
Works in the Library 3
The Magistrate's Portraiture 1656
Gurnall portrays the ideal magistrate from Scripture, preached before an election to guide civil leaders toward godly governance and justice.
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The Christian in Complete Armour 1669
Gurnall's comprehensive spiritual treatise depicts the Christian life as spiritual warfare, providing detailed guidance on defensive and offensive armor against sin.
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The Christian's Labour and Reward 1672
Gurnall delivers a funeral sermon for Lady Mary Vere emphasizing Christian labor and eternal reward as demonstrated through her exemplary life.
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Passages William Gurnall cites most
Bible verses most often cited across these 3 works. Each links to everything in the library on that verse.
1 Samuel 2:98×
Hebrews 11:68×
Psalm 119:1328×
2 Timothy 1:127×
Romans 5:17×
Titus 3:37×
2 Corinthians 1:126×
Acts 8:236×
1 Corinthians 1:215×
1 Corinthians 13:55×
2 Corinthians 7:15×
Deuteronomy 32:35×
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