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A23661 A discourse of divine assistance, and the method thereof shewing what assistance men receive from God in performing the condition of the promise of pardon of sin and eternal life / by W.A. Allen, William, d. 1686. 1679 (1679) Wing A1059; ESTC R17227 99,779 333

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