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A51266 The grand inquiry who is the righteous man: or, The character of a true beleever in his approaches towards heaven. Whereunto is added The resolution of a case of separation betwixt man and wife, propounded to the author by a party much concerned. By William Moore rector at Whalley in Lancashire. Moore, William, rector of Whalley, Lancashire. 1658 (1658) Wing M2612; ESTC R214225 54,012 181

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