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A54225 Tender counsel and advice by way of epistle to all those who are sensible of their day of visitation and who have received the call of the Lord by the light and spirit of His Son in their hearts to partake of the great salvation, wherever scattered throughout the world : faith, hope and charity which overcome the world be multiplied among you / by William Penn. Penn, William, 1644-1718. 1695 (1695) Wing P1377; ESTC R28424 17,575 47

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