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A43583 Meetness for heaven promoted in some brief meditations upon Colos. 1. 12. discovering the nature and necessity of habitual and actual meetness for heaven here, in all that hope for heaven hereafter. Designed for a funeral legacy. By O.H. an unworthy minister of the Gospel of Christ. Heywood, Oliver, 1629-1702. 1679 (1679) Wing H1771; ESTC R216793 64,886 228

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