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A26695 A sure guide to heaven, or, An earnest invitation to sinners to turn to God in order to their eternal salvation shewing the thoughtful sinner what he must do to be saved / by Joseph Alleine. Alleine, Joseph, 1634-1668. 1688 (1688) Wing A977; ESTC R28088 129,275 198

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