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A28186 A cordiall for a heart-qualme, or, Severall heavenly comforts for all those who suffer any worldly crosse or calamity by Simon Birckbek ... Birckbek, Simon, 1584-1656. 1647 (1647) Wing B2944; ESTC R22613 48,952 202

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