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A04866 A vievve of mans estate wherein the great mercie of God in mans free iustification by Christ, is very comfortably declared. By Andrewe Kingesmill. Diuided into chapters in such sorte as may best serue for the commoditie of the reader. Wherevnto is annexed a godly aduise giuen by the author touching mariage. Seene and allowed according to the order appointed. Kingsmill, Andrew, 1538-1569.; Mills, Francis. 1574 (1574) STC 15003; ESTC S108060 71,905 194

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