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A91367 The vvay to heaven discovered: and, the stumbling-blocks (cast therein by the world, flesh, and devill) removed. Or, The ready way to true happines: leading to the gate of full assurance. With a word of reproof to the scattered, discontented Members of the late Parliament. And a word of advise to the present supreme authority of England. / By Robert Purnell. Purnell, Robert, d. 1666. 1653 (1653) Wing P4243; Thomason E1489_2 94,272 222

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