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A61227 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain he heapeth up riches and knoweth not who shall gather them, Psal.39.6. Stafford, Richard, 1663-1703. 1700 (1700) Wing S5142; ESTC R221820 22,526 32

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