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A72883 Of the love of our only Lord and Saviour, Iesus Christ Both that which he beareth to vs; and that also which we are obliged to beare to him. Declared by the principall mysteries of the life, and death of our Lord; as they are deluiered [sic] to vs in Holy Scripture. With a preface, or introduction to the discourse. Matthew, Tobie, Sir, 1577-1655. 1622 (1622) STC 17658; ESTC S112463 355,922 614

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