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A04374 The Christians apparelling by Christ Where is shewed in three parts: 1. The happinesse, honour, aud [sic] confortable estate of all true Christians: with the wretched estate of all others. 2. The duetie it selfe, with particular directions. 3. The triall and examination of our selues by distinctiue notes. By R.I. B.D. Jenison, Robert, 1584?-1652. 1625 (1625) STC 14488; ESTC S106591 193,947 568

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