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A26917 Directions for weak distempered Christians, to grow up to a confirmed state of grace with motives opening the lamentable effects of their weaknesses and distempers / by Richard Baxter. Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1669 (1669) Wing B1249; ESTC R15683 216,321 412

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