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A60368 Christian instruction directing to a more perfect and saving knowledge of God, in the foundation-principles of true religion. By way of question and answer. Meet to be seriously considered by all true Christians, for their help and furtherance in the great concerns of eternal life. By W.S. Saller, William, d. ca. 1680. 1670 (1670) Wing S398C; ESTC R218598 19,270 28

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