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A36934 Private forms of prayer, fitted for the late sad-times. Particularly, a form of prayer for the thirtieth of January, morning and evening. With additions. &c.; Private formes of prayer, fit for these sad times. Duppa, Brian, 1588-1662. 1660 (1660) Wing D2665A; ESTC R214611 91,180 390

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