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A26905 The crucifying of the world by the cross of Christ with a preface to the nobles, gentlemen, and all the rich, directing them how they may be richer / by Richard Baxter. Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1658 (1658) Wing B1233; ESTC R17065 262,204 331

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