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A76236 A relation of a mans return and his travaills out of a long and sore captivitie to partake of that rest, which remaineth to the people of God. Written for the sake of those who wants the consolation of Israel, and would walke in the heavenly way thereof, if they knew it. Written by one of Zyons travellors, Th. Bayles. Bayle, Thomas.; Crisp, Stephen, 1628-1692. 1677 (1677) Wing B1470; ESTC R230852 33,900 24

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