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A06779 A grand-fathers legacy; or Maltbey's morsels for mourners Diuided into seuerall meditations for euery day in the weeke. Being a comfort to all wounded and oppressed consciences, which seeke for comfort by the word of truth. By Iohn Maltbey late minister of Gods word at Buckland in Glocester-shire. Maltbey, John.; Maltbey, Margaret. 1633 (1633) STC 17216; ESTC S103470 82,802 256

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