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A49240 The Christians combat: or, His true spiritual warfare wherein is laid down the nature, power, and cunning deceit of Satan, the great enemy of our salvation. With the means whereby every good Christian may withstand his dreadful assaults. By C. L. late preacher of Gods word in the City of London. Love, Christopher, 1618-1651. 1664 (1664) Wing L3144; ESTC R216615 19,118 53

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