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A19506 Three heavenly treatises, concerning Christ [brace] 1. His genealogie, 2. His baptisme, 3. His combat with Sathan : together vvith deuout meditations, for Christian consolation and instruction / by Mr. William Cowper ... Cowper, William, 1568-1619. 1612 (1612) STC 5936; ESTC S1075 105,109 365

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