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A10874 Life after death Containing many religious instructions and godly exhortations, for all those that meane to liue holy, and dye blessedly. With the manner of disposing ones selfe to God, before, and at the time of his departure out of this world. With many prayers for the same purpose By Francis Rodes. Rodes, Francis, Sir, ca. 1595-1646. 1622 (1622) STC 21140; ESTC S112044 39,083 228

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