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A44702 Psal. 4, vers. 7 Thou hast put gladnesse in my heart (or thou hast given ioy of heart) more then when their corne and their vvine increased. Howe, Josias, 1611?-1701.; Hearne, Thomas. 1644 (1644) Wing H3048; ESTC R21232 13,360 48

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