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A10876 The Christian mans guide Wherein are contayned two treatises. The one shewing vs the perfection of our ordinary workes. The other the purity of intention we ought to haue in all our actions. Both composed in Spanish by the R.F. Alfonsus Rodriguez of the Society of Iesus. Translated into English.; Ejercicio de perfección y virtudes cristianas. Part 1. Treatise 2-3. English Rodríguez, Alfonso, 1526-1616.; Matthew, Tobie, Sir, 1577-1655. 1630 (1630) STC 21142; ESTC S112045 75,603 296

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