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A43747 Some legible characters of the faith & love towards the blessed cause & kingdom of Christ worthy to be known and read of all men : some of the last meditations of that faithfull servant of the Lord Mr. Thomas Higgenson, lately deceased a very firm friend (both living and dying) unto the interest and work of the Lord Jesus in these last days. Higgenson, Thomas.; Feake, Christopher, fl. 1645-1660. 1659 (1659) Wing H1949; ESTC R11217 28,165 38

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