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A59622 The rising sun, or, The sun of righteousnesse shining upon the sons of unrighteousnesse a theological sun-dyal wherein is to be seen the rising, motion, influence and manifold operations of Christ upon the soul ... as also the description of the true believer ... as also the highest degrees and full growth and grace are here delineated ... / by John Sheffeild [sic] Sheffield, John, fl. 1643-1647. 1654 (1654) Wing S3064; ESTC R30141 166,752 332

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