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A69664 Several discourses viz., I. of purity and charity, II. of repentance, III. of seeking first the kingdom of God / by Hezekiah Burton ...; Selections. 1684 Burton, Hezekiah, 1631 or 2-1681. 1684 (1684) Wing B6179; Wing B6178; ESTC R17728 298,646 615

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