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A12181 Divine meditations and holy contemplations. By that reverende divine R. Sibbes D.D. Master of Catherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher of Grayes Inne in London Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635.; Culverwell, Ezekiel, 1553 or 4-1631. 1638 (1638) STC 22490; ESTC S112642 60,923 350

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