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A03599 The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of adoption and triall thereof. In three treatises on the texts following: viz. Matt. 16.24. 2 Cor. 13.5. Iohn 1.12,13. By T.H. Hooker, Thomas, 1586-1647.; Symmes, Zachariah, 1599-1671. 1640 (1640) STC 13724; ESTC S104191 125,257 252

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