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To go to heaven, fully to enjoy God, is infinitely better than the most pleasant accommodations here.

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Jonathan Edwards
Age: 54 †
Born: 1703
Born: October 5
Died: 1758
Died: March 22
Clergyman
Philosopher
Theologian
Writer
East Windsor
Connecticut
Heaven
Enjoy
Better
Accommodations
Infinitely
Pleasant
Fully

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