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A50491 Solomon's prescription for the removal of the pestilence, or, The discovery of the plague of our hearts, in order to the healing of that in our flesh by M.M. Mead, Matthew, 1630?-1699. 1665 (1665) Wing M1557; ESTC R18395 97,443 96

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