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"I perceive two things in Scotland of the most fearful omen: ignorance of theological truth, and a readiness to pride themselves in and boast of it."

Edward Irving, Scottish Clergyman

Truth, Ignorance, Pride, Scotland

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"I perceive two things in Scotland of the most fearful omen: ignorance of theological truth, and a readiness to pride themselves in and boast of it."

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