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A58838 The life of God in the soul of man, or, The nature and excellency of the Christian religion with the method of attaining the happiness it proposes : and An account of the beginnings and advances of a spiritual life : in two letters written to persons of honour. Scougal, Henry, 1650-1678.; Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. 1677 (1677) Wing S2101; ESTC R2701 52,875 148

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