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A56605 A book for beginners, or, A help to young communicants that they may be fitted for the Holy communion, and receive it with profit. By S. Patrick, D.P. Patrick, Simon, 1626-1707. 1680 (1680) Wing P751; ESTC R218754 33,198 242

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