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A67898 A discourse concerning prayer ex tempore, or, by pretence of the spirit. In justification of authorized and set-formes of lyturgie. Taylor, Jeremy, 1613-1667. 1646 (1646) Wing T312; ESTC R201248 24,488 46

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