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A65850 A Christian epistle to Friends in general of weighty concern, for their present and future peace and safety from the soul's adversary's subtill devices and snares of death. To be carefully communicated to the children of light, and professors thereof every where. Being faithfully given forth, and recommended from the spirit of Christ; by his servant George Whitehead. Whitehead, George, 1636?-1723. 1689 (1689) Wing W1906; ESTC R220965 9,717 18

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