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A44521 The first fruits of reason, or, A discourse shewing the necessity of applying our selves betimes to the serious practice of religion by Anthony Horneck ... Horneck, Anthony, 1641-1697. 1686 (1686) Wing H2830; ESTC R4566 37,544 144

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