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The god-father's advice to his son : shewing the necessity of performing the baptismal vow and the danger of neglecting it : with general instructions to young persons to lead a religious life and prepare them for their confirmation and worthy receiving of the blessed sacrament : very necessary for parents, &c. to give their children or others committed to their care /

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Main Author:	Birket, John
Format:	Microform Book
Language:	English
Edition:	The second edition,
Series:	Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 203:25.
Subjects:	Baptism > Early works to 1800. Baptism > Anglican Communion, [Catholic Church, etc.]. Conduct of life > Early works to 1800.

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