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A12191 The riches of mercie In two treatises: 1 Lydia's conversion. 2. A rescue from death. By the late learned, and reverend divine, Richard Sibbs, Doctor in Divinitie. Published by the authors own appointment, and subscribed with his owne hand to prevent imperfect copies. Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635. 1638 (1638) STC 22501; ESTC S100975 53,245 274

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