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A49397 The plain man's guide to heaven containing his duty 1. Towards God. II. Towards his neighbour. With proper prayers, meditations, and ejaculations, designed chiefly for the countryman, trades-man, labourer, and such like. Lucas, Richard, 1648-1715. 1692 (1692) Wing L3406; ESTC R32885 42,925 180

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