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A26955 The mischiefs of self-ignorance and the benefits of self-acquaintance opened in divers sermons at Dunstan's-West and published in answer to the accusations of some and the desires of others / by Richard Baxter. Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1662 (1662) Wing B1309; ESTC R5644 245,302 606

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