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A04251 The good mans refuge in affliction. Or A most profitable and comfortable sermon, preached by Iohn Barlovv. And now published especially for the good of them that bee, or haue been afflicted inwardly in minde, or outwardly in body Barlow, John, b. 1580 or 81. 1618 (1618) STC 1437; ESTC S114145 26,781 52

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