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A63574 Grapes from Canaan, or, The believers present taste of future glory expressed in a short divine poem, the issue of spare hours, and published at the request, and for the entertainment of those whose hopes are above their present enjoyments. Taylor, Francis, 1590-1656. 1658 (1658) Wing T280; ESTC R20740 35,830 120

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