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B20533 A lesson of self-deniall, or, The true way to desirable beauty by John Collings ... Collinges, John, 1623-1690.; Collinges, John, 1623-1690. Five lessons for a Christian to learne. 1650 (1650) Wing C5325; ESTC R23532 35,819 105

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