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A96698 The saints paradise or, the Fathers teaching the only satisfaction to waiting souls. Wherein many experiences are recorded, for the comfort of such as are under spirituall burning. The inward testimony is the souls strength. / By Jerrard Winstanley. Winstanley, Gerrard, b. 1609. 1648 (1648) Wing W3051; Thomason E2137_1; ESTC R208352 60,120 145

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