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A12708 A short treatise, very comfortable for all those Christians that be troubled and disquieted in theyr consciences with the sight of their owne infirmities wherein is shevved hovv such may in their owne selues finde whereby to assure them of their free election, effectuall vocation, and iustification. Sparke, Thomas, 1548-1616. 1580 (1580) STC 23025; ESTC S102432 22,600 64

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