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A66819 The doctrine and practice of mortification wherein is discovered the matter, manner, and means thereof, together with the blessed event that comes by it : necesary for every Christian to know and practice, that will live comfortably, and die peaceably / by Thomas Wolfall ... Wolfall, Thomas. 1641 (1641) Wing W3249; ESTC R39135 86,981 287

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