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A16866 The exercise of true spirituall deuotion Consisting of diuers holy meditations and prayers; seruing for the inflaming of mens benummed affections; the quickening and increase of sauing grace; and the better ordering of the whole course of the life of a Christian, in a manner acceptable to God, profitable vnto others, and comfortable vnto his own soule. The first part.; Exercise of true spirituall devotion. Alliston, Joseph. 1610 (1610) STC 377; ESTC S117776 98,747 428

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