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B04947 A discourse concerning prayer especially of frequenting the dayly publick prayers. In two parts. / By Symon Patrick, D.D. now Lord Bishop of Ely. Patrick, Simon, 1626-1707. 1693 (1693) Wing P789A; ESTC R181547 106,863 299

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