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A59582 De finibus virtutis Christianæ The ends of Christian religion : which are to avoid eternall wrath from God, [to] enjoy [eternall] happinesse [from God] / justified in several discourses by R.S. Sharrock, Robert, 1630-1684. 1673 (1673) Wing S3009; ESTC R30561 155,104 232

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