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A81485 A sincere believer, comforted, and encouraged. Or; a practical treatise, discovering the goodness of God to a sinful soul, in the enjoyment of Christ With the great benefit and comfort he hath thereby. Whereby as through a prospective, a true Christian may plainly see how to fit and prepare himself in such a manner, as his endeavours may not be in vaine. By R.D.M.A. and minister of the gospel in the Isle of Wight. Recommended to the serious perusal of all true Christians. By Thomas Goodwin, D.D. and Will Strong, M.A. deceased. Dingley, Robert, 1619-1660.; Goodwin, Thomas, 1600-1680.; Strong, William, d. 1654. 1656 (1656) Wing D1500; ESTC R230249 203,361 369

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