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A81387 The devout communicant exemplified, in his behaviour before, at, and after the sacrament of the Lords Supper. More practical, useful, and sutable to all the parts of that solemn ordinance than any yet extant. : In this impression is added a prayer before, and another after the sacrament; together with more particular directions and meditations for the time of receiving. Seller, Abednego, 1646?-1705. 1675 (1675) Wing D1244AB; ESTC R174542 89,361 247

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