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A43586 A new creature: or, A short discourse, opening the nature, properties, and necessity of the great work of the new creation upon the souls of men Being some plain discourses on Galatians vi. 15. By O. H. an unworthy minister of the Gospel. Heywood, Oliver, 1629-1702. 1695 (1695) Wing H1774; ESTC R221314 109,851 208

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