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A19491 A defiance to death Wherein, besides sundry heauenly instructions for a godly life, we haue strong and notable comforts to vphold vs in death. By Mr. William Covvper, minister of Gods Word. Cowper, William, 1568-1619. 1610 (1610) STC 5917; ESTC S120025 84,536 398

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