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A09757 The pathway to perfection A sermon preached at Saint Maryes Spittle in London on VVednesday in Easter weeke. 1593. By Thomas Playfere, Doctor of Diuinitie. Playfere, Thomas, 1561?-1609. 1597 (1597) STC 20021; ESTC S103577 59,781 129

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