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A27171 The reformed monastery, or, The love of Jesus a sure and short, pleasant and easie way to heaven : in meditations, directions, and resolutions to love and obey Jesus unto death : in two parts. Beaulieu, Luke, 1644 or 5-1723. 1678 (1678) Wing B1575; ESTC R35744 117,906 289

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