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A76058 A companion for prayer, or, Directions for improvement in grace and practical Godliness in time of extraordinary danger by Richard Alleine, author of Vinditiae Pietatis. R. A. (Richard Alleine), 1611-1681. 1680 (1680) Wing A984A; ESTC R228577 12,119 45

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