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A34997 A plain path-vvay opened to the simple-hearted for the answering all doubts & objections which do arise in them against the light and truth in the inward parts, by which many are kept from obedience and so from peace to their panting souls / by Stephen Crisp. Crisp, Stephen, 1628-1692. 1688 (1688) Wing C6938; ESTC R29744 13,460 16

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