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A66930 Sheperdy spiritualiz'd or, The improvement of a shepherd's life to soul-advantage. By James Woode, an unworthy follower of the great shepherd of souls Wood, James, 1608-1664. 1680 (1680) Wing W3396; ESTC R233357 138,882 225

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