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A18605 The summe of all, (namely) Gods service, and mans salvation And a briefe of mans dutie to God concerning both: which is, seeking to serve God while hee lives, and to be saved, when hee dyes. By William Chibald, rector of S. Nic. Col. Abby in Old Fishstreete. Chibald, William, 1575-1641. 1630 (1630) STC 5133; ESTC S116462 49,654 304

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