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A35302 A dayly exercise of the devout Christian Containing several most pithy practices of piety; in order to live holily and dye happily. Published by T.V. Monk, of the holy order of St. Benedict.; Dayly exercise of the devout Rosarists. T. V. (Thomas Vincent), 1604-1681.; A. C. (Arthur Crowther), 1588-1666. aut 1673 (1673) Wing C7409B; ESTC R216327 226,320 582

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