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A44812 A visitation of love, peace, and good will from the spirit of the Lord sent unto the whole flock of God, now in this their day of tryal and hour of temptation, for the refreshing, strengthening, comforting and building of them up in their most precious holy faith, that they may be encouraged to hold fast the profession thereof through all tryals and sufferings, unto the end, that the crown immortal they may come to receive : being two epistles, the one from F.H. and the other from A.P. Howgill, Francis, 1618-1669.; Parker, Alexander, 1628-1689. Salutation of dear and tender love. 1664 (1664) Wing H3187; ESTC R6656 9,882 16

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