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B06600 The saint's travel to the land of Canaan. Wherein is discovered several false rests below the spiritual coming of Christ in the saints. Together with a brief discourse of what the coming of Christ in the spirit is; who is the alone rest and center of spirits. / By R. Wilkinson. A member of the army. Wilkinson, R. member of the army. 1650 (1650) Wing W2252; ESTC R234118 100,792 162

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