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A19155 The penitent publican his confession of mouth. Contrition of heart. Vnfained repentance. An feruent prayer vnto God, for mercie and forgiuenesse. Collins, Thomas, fl. 1610-1615. 1610 (1610) STC 5566; ESTC S116067 19,881 53

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