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A30834 The blessed effects of true and saving faith with good counsel, vvholsome advice, and also encouragement to all Friends every where, that suffer for truth and righteousness sake / given forth by a servant of the Lord ... John Banckes. Banks, John, 1637-1710. 1684 (1684) Wing B651; ESTC R3552 9,717 12

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