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A49866 A fountain of gardens watered by the rivers of divine pleasure, and springing up in all the variety of spiritual plants; blown up the pure breath into a paradise, sending forth their sweet savours, and strong odours, for soul-refreshing. By Jane Lead.; Fountain of gardens. Vol. 1. Lead, Jane, 1623-1704. 1696 (1696) Wing L783AA; ESTC R212811 225,353 601

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