We usually say of ancient p... by John Pearson, a British Theologian

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“We usually say of ancient persons, that they have already one foot in the grave, and the rest of their life is nothing else but the bringing of these feet together.”

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Name: John Pearson

Nationality: British

Date of Birth: Feb 28, 1612

Date of Death: Jul 16, 1686

Profession: Theologian

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