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A45408 The daily practice of devotion, or, The hours of prayer fitted to the main uses of a Christian life also lamentations and prayers for the peaceful re-settlement of this church and state / by the late pious and reverend H.H., D.D. Hammond, Henry, 1605-1660. 1684 (1684) Wing H532; ESTC R15616 47,855 216

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