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A19499 A mirrour of mercie or The prodigals conuersion briefely, and learnedly expounded, and full of comfortable consolations for all penitent sinners. By William Cooper, minister of Gods word, and B. of Galloway. Cowper, William, 1568-1619. 1615 (1615) STC 5928; ESTC S119161 51,916 283

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