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A30279 Foolish talking and jesting described and condemned In a discourse on Ephes. 5.4. neither foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient. By Daniel Burgess. Burgess, Daniel, 1645-1713. 1694 (1694) Wing B5706; ESTC R214159 35,920 118

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