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A13997 The high-vvay to heauen: or, the doctrine of election, effectuall vocation, iustification, santification and eternall life Grounded vpon the holy Scriptures, confirmed by the testimonies of sundry iudicious and great diuines, ancient and moderne. Compiled by Thomas Tuke.; High-way to heaven. Tuke, Thomas, d. 1657. 1609 (1609) STC 24309; ESTC S102479 78,861 226

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