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A00049 Thrifts equipage Viz. fiue diuine and morall meditations, of 1. Frugalitie. 2. Prouidence. 3. Diligence. 4. Labour and care. 5. Death. Aylett, Robert, 1583-1655? 1622 (1622) STC 1004; ESTC S118663 33,126 66

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