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A86138 A three-fold cord to unite soules for ever unto God. 1. The mysterie of godlinesse opened. 2. The imitation of Christ proposed. 3. The crowne of afflicted saints promised. / As it was compacted by M. Richard Head, M.A. and sometimes minister of the Gospel, in his labours at Great Torrington in Devon. Published now, after his death, for publike profit. Head, Richard, Rev. 1647 (1647) Wing H1277B; Thomason E410_13; ESTC R204453 37,489 56

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