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A64266 Truth's innocency and simplicity shining through the conversion, Gospel-ministry, labours, epistles of love, testimonies and warnings to professors and profane (with the long and patient sufferings) of that ancient and faithful minister and servant of Jesus Christ, Thomas Taylor, who finish'd his course in the year MDCLXXXI. Taylor, Thomas, 1618-1682. 1697 (1697) Wing T591; ESTC R3441 376,373 430

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