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A59579 TanḼumim, or, Divine comforts antidoting inward perplexities of mind in a discourse upon Psal. XCIV, ver. 19 / by T. Sharp ... ; with some short remarks upon the author. Sharp, Thomas, 1633-1693. 1700 (1700) Wing S3007; ESTC R15146 256,568 440

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