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A96075 Two brief meditations I. Of magnanimitie under crosses: II. of acquaintance with God. By E.W. Esquire. Waterhouse, Edward, 1619-1670. 1653 (1653) Wing W1051; Wing W1045; Thomason E1461_1; ESTC R209610 86,203 147

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