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A16742 An excellent poeme, vpon the longing of a blessed heart which loathing the world, doth long to be with Christ. With an addition, vpon the definition of loue. Compiled by Nicholas Breton, Gentleman. Breton, Nicholas, 1545?-1626? 1601 (1601) STC 3649; ESTC S104781 14,766 48

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