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The spirits touchstone: or, The teachings of Christs spirit on the hearts of believers. Being a cleare discovery, how a man may certainly know whether he be really taught of the spirit of God, being very useful for these times. / By J.R. late student of Merton Colledge in Oxford.
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Roys, Job, 1633-1663.
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Wing R2161; Thomason E1663_1; ESTC R203429
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