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A29341 The Christian sacrament and sacrifice by way of discourse, meditation, & prayer upon the nature, parts, and blessings of the holy communion / by Dan. Brevint. Brevint, Daniel, 1616-1695. 1673 (1673) Wing B4417; ESTC R23806 53,735 149

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