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A79541 Christian consolations taught from five heads in religion I. Faith. II. Hope. III. The Holy Spirit. IV. Prayer. V. The Sacraments. Written by a learned prelate. Learned prelate. 1671 (1671) Wing C3943A; ESTC R232695 66,056 242

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