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A97271 A touch-stone to try (by our knowledge, belief, and life) whether we be Christians in name onely, or Christians in deed. Or, The character of a true beleever, that walks in some measure answerable to the gospell, his Christian profession, and the millions of mercies he hath received. / By R.Y. of Roxwell in Essex. Younge, Richard. 1648 (1648) Wing Y193B; Thomason E1150_4; ESTC R208624 54,772 52

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