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A68718 A key of heaven the Lords Prayer opened, and so applied, that a Christian may learne how to pray, and to procure all things which may make for the glorie of God, and the good of himselfe, and of his neighbour : containing likewise such doctrines of faith and godlines, as may be very usefull to all that desire to live godly in Christ Iesus. Scudder, Henry, d. 1659?; Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635. 1633 (1633) STC 22122; ESTC S1717 241,855 822

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