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A27168 Claustrum animae, the reformed monastery, or, The love of Jesus a sure and short, pleasant and easie way to Heaven in meditations, directions, and resolutions to love and obey Jesus unto death : in two parts. Beaulieu, Luke, 1644 or 5-1723. 1677 (1677) Wing B1571; ESTC R23675 94,944 251

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