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A01975 A guide to goe to God: or, An explanation of the perfect patterne of prayer, the Lords prayer. By William Gouge, B. in D. and minister of Gods Word in Black-Friers London Gouge, William, 1578-1653. 1626 (1626) STC 12117; ESTC S103286 303,522 370

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