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A72769 The exercise of a Christian life written by G.L. ; being the first ground and foundaion [sic], whence the two treatises appertaining to resolution, were made and framed, by R.P.; Esercizio della vita cristiana. English Loarte, Gaspare, d. 1578.; Parsons, Robert, 1546-1610.; Banister, Mr. 1594 (1594) STC 16644.5; ESTC S2211 82,607 248

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