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A45158 Cases of conscience practically resolved containing a decision of the principall cases of conscience of daily concernment and continual use amongst men : very necessary for their information and direction in these evil times / by Jos. Hall. Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656. 1654 (1654) Wing H371; ESTC R30721 128,918 464

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