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A64529 The Christians pattern, or A divine treatise of the imitation of Christ. Written originally in Latin, by Thomas of Kempis, above 200. years since. Faithfully Englished. And printed in a large character for the benefit of the aged; Imitatio Christi. English. Thomas, à Kempis, 1380-1471, attributed name.; Worthington, John, 1618-1671. 1695 (1695) Wing T944A; ESTC R220857 122,723 339

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