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A51064 The poor man's cup of cold-water ministred to the saints and sufferers for Christ in Scotland who are admidst the scorching flames of the fiery trial. McWard, Robert, 1633?-1687. 1678 (1678) Wing M233; ESTC R25489 71,723 46

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