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A91524 The hearts ease, or A remedy against all troubles. To which is added a consolatory discourse against the loss of our friends and those that are dear unto us. / By Symon Patrick B.D. minister of Gods word at Batersea in Surrey. Patrick, Simon, 1626-1707. 1659 (1659) Wing P809; Thomason E1801_1; ESTC R209704 101,980 256

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