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A86523 A briefe exposition of the Lords Prayer: wherein the meaning of the word is laid open to the understanding of weake Christians, and what the carriage of their hearts ought to be in preferring each petition. / By Mr. Tho. Hooker preacher of Gods word. Hooker, Thomas, 1586-1647. 1645 (1645) Wing H2642; Thomason E273_1; ESTC R212190 49,778 95

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