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A04930 A fort for the afflicted VVherin are ministred many notable & excellent remedies against the stormes of tribulation. Written chiefly for the comforte of Christes little flocke, which is the final number of the faithfull, by Iohn Knoxe.; Percel of the. vi. Psalme expounded Knox, John, ca. 1514-1572.; Fleming, Abraham, 1552?-1607. 1580 (1580) STC 15074.8; ESTC S121924 38,221 112

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