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A27395 A collection of certain espistles & testimonies of divine consolation, experience and doctrine written by that faithful, patient and long-suffering servant of Christ, William Bennit. Bennit, William, d. 1684. 1685 (1685) Wing B1891; ESTC R301 142,078 218

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