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A81634 Gospel-mysterie or, the great union that is betwixt Christ and the saints. From Cant. 2. 16. With a true way to discern a godly man from a carnal or ungodly man: and the way how the saints return after back-sliding. Also, the worth of a good conscience. By Robert Dornford. Dornford, Robert. 1652 (1652) Wing D1935; Thomason E1315_3; ESTC R209206 36,827 79

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