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A63049 A serious and pathetical contemplation of the mercies of God in several most devout and sublime thanksgivings for the same / published by the Reverend Doctor Hicks at the request of a friend of the authors. Traherne, Thomas, d. 1674.; Hickes, George, 1642-1715. 1699 (1699) Wing T2021A; ESTC R22798 56,194 161

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