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A80141 A discourse of the true gospel blessedness in the New Covenant, or The distinction of the two Covenants, new and old, first and second. With the doing away of the first, and the establishment of the second, and likewise the mediatorship of Christ in the New Covenant, with some principles, duties, promises, and priviledges of the New Covenant. A useful companion for all saints at all times. / Written by Tho. Collier. Collier, Thomas, fl. 1691. 1659 (1659) Wing C5277; Thomason E1801_2; ESTC R35633 88,221 142

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