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A55301 Armatura Dei, or, A preparation for suffering in an evil day shewing how Christians are to bear sufferings, and what graces are requisite thereunto : suited for all good Christians in this present time / by Edward Polhil ..., Esq. Polhill, Edward, 1622-1694? 1682 (1682) Wing P2750; ESTC R3431 68,313 156

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