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The mischief of persecution exemplified, by a true narrative of the life and deplorable end of Mr. John Child, who miserably destroy'd himself Octob. 13, 1684 : giving an account of his despair, and divers conferences had with him by several of his friends : together with his answer and papers written by his own hand : also a discourse of the nature and office of conscience, with a postscript shewing the reason of its publication at this time /

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Main Author:	Plant, Thomas, active 17th century
Other Authors:	Child, John, 1638?-1684, Dennis, Benjamin
Format:	Microform Book
Language:	English
Series:	Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 190:12. Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 1659:29.
Subjects:	Child, John, > 1638?-1684. Conscience > Early works to 1800. Persecution > Early works to 1800. Suicide > Early works to 1800.

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