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A62047 The fading of the flesh and flourishing of faith, or, One cast for eternity with the only way to throw it vvell : as also the gracious persons incomparable portion / by George Swinnock ... Swinnock, George, 1627-1673. 1662 (1662) Wing S6275; ESTC R15350 123,794 220

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