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A96527 The Saints travel to the land of Canaan Wherein is discovered seventeen false rests below the spirituall coming of Christ in the Saints. Together with a brief discovery of what the coming of Christ in the spirit is; who is the alone rest and center of spirits. By R. Wilkinson. A member of the army. Wilkinson, Robert, member of the Army. 1648 (1648) Wing W2251B; ESTC R230885 100,825 160

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