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A89495 Ashrea: or, The grove of beatitudes represented in emblemes: and, by the art of memory, to be read on our blessed Saviour crucifi'd: with considerations & meditations suitable to every beatitude. Manning, Edward. 1665 (1665) Wing M483; ESTC R225638 48,223 156

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