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A greater absurdity cannot be thought of than a morose, hardhearted, covetous, proud, malicious Christian.

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Jonathan Edwards
Age: 54 †
Born: 1703
Born: October 5
Died: 1758
Died: March 22
Clergyman
Philosopher
Theologian
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East Windsor
Connecticut
Proud
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