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A96372 A treatise of the power of godlinesse: consisting of three parts. 1 wherein it consists. 2 cautions against, and discoveries of, several mistakes and hinderances, most common to the people of God. 3 several means and helps for attaining of it. / By Thomas White, preacher of Gods Word in London. White, Thomas, Presbyterian minister in London. 1658 (1658) Wing W1848; Thomason E1848_1; ESTC R209711 168,479 438

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