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A25834 Secret and family prayers with brief helps for the more devout receiving of the Lords-Supper And better observation of the Lords-day, as also to further the needfull duties of catechizing, visiting the sick, and personal instruction. Fitted for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of Cartmel in Lancashire. Armstrong, John, 1634 or 5-1698. 1677 (1677) Wing A3708A; ESTC R214879 44,221 112

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