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A53902 The raptures of a flaming spirit Being a directory, wherein methodically is contained the several parts of prayer. With select expressions for the performance of the duty. As the author useth to express himself before and after his sermons. By Nico. Pearson. &c. Pearson, Nicolas, fl. 1682. 1682 (1682) Wing P1010A; ESTC R217486 58,578 311

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