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A26694 Remaines of that excellent minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Joseph Alleine being a collection of sundry directions, sermons, sacrament-speeches, and letters, not heretofore published ...; Selections. 1674 Alleine, Joseph, 1634-1668.; R. A. (Richard Alleine), 1611-1681. 1674 (1674) Wing A976; ESTC R22421 168,509 338

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