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A03092 Ros cœli. Or, A miscellany of ejaculations, divine, morall, &c. Being an extract out of divers worthy authors, antient and moderne. Which may enrich the mean capacity, and adde somewhat to the most knowing iudgement. Hearne, Richard. 1640 (1640) STC 13219; ESTC S103993 75,668 380

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