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A64956 The conversion of the soul, or, A discourse explaining the nature of that conversion which is sincere and directing and perswading all to cease their loving sin and death, and to turn to God and live / by Nathanael Vincent ... Vincent, Nathanael, 1639?-1697.; White, Robert, 1645-1703. 1688 (1688) Wing V403; ESTC R38014 195,915 409

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