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A33947 A second generall epistle to all the saints wherein is unfolded the covenant of grace, as its a law in the spirit, of light, liberty, righteousness, holinesse, power and glory : as likewise as it is a law of peace, love and edification : published for the good of those who love peace and holinesse / written by T. Collier. Collier, Thomas, fl. 1691. 1649 (1649) Wing C5297; ESTC R12986 48,646 138

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