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A53275 The generation of seekers, or, The right manner of the saints addresses to the throne of grace in two treatises : the first being a sober vindication of the spirit of prayer, with the resolution of diverse practical cases related thereunto : the second a plain exposition of the Lord's prayer, with notes and application, mainly intended as a directory to those who desire to attain the gift of prayer. Oldfield, John, 1627?-1682. 1671 (1671) Wing O221; ESTC R31049 228,802 474

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