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A51294 Divine dialogues containing sundry disquisitions & instructions concerning the attributes and providence of God : the three first dialogues treating of the attributes of God and his providence at large / collected and compiled by the care and industry of F.P. More, Henry, 1614-1687. 1668 (1668) Wing M2650; ESTC R17163 201,503 605

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