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A77378 The loyall convert, (according to the Oxford copy.) A convert will be loyall: or, some short annotations on this book; / by W. Bridges. Published by authority. Bridges, W., fl. 1644.; Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644. Loyall convert. 1644 (1644) Wing B4483B; Thomason E257_2; ESTC R210047 51,595 31

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