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A18252 The Christian diurnal Written in French by Fa. Nic. Caussin of the Soc. of Iesus. And translated by T.H.; Journée chrestienne. English Caussin, Nicolas, 1583-1651.; T. H. (Thomas Hawkins), Sir, d. 1640. 1632 (1632) STC 4871; ESTC S118870 61,257 412

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