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A92054 The spirits touchstone: or, The teachings of Christs spirit on the hearts of believers. Being a cleare discovery, how a man may certainly know whether he be really taught of the spirit of God, being very useful for these times. / By J.R. late student of Merton Colledge in Oxford. Roys, Job, 1633-1663. 1657 (1657) Wing R2161; Thomason E1663_1; ESTC R203429 176,299 389

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