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A87158 The weary traveller his eternal rest being a discourse of that blessed rest here, which leads to endless rest hereafter. By H. H. D. D. Rector of Snaylwell, and Canon of Ely. Harrison, Henry, 1610 or 11-1690. 1681 (1681) Wing H893A; ESTC R215784 80,142 276

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