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A95616 Mans master-piece: or, the best improvement of the worst condition. In the exercise of a christian duty. On six considerable actions. Viz. [brace] 1. The contempt of the world. 2. The judgement of God against the wicked, &c. 3. Meditations on repentance. 4. Meditations on the Holy Supper. 5. Medita. [sic] on afflictions and martyrdom. 6. With a meditation for one that is sick. / By P.T. Kt. Temple, Peter, Sir, 1613 or 14-1660. 1658 (1658) Wing T632; Thomason E1886_1; ESTC R210134 91,034 280

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