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The aged Christian's final farewell to the world and its vanities : A pious meditation composed in the last century, by that truly benevolent patriot, and compassionate friend to the poor citizens of Bristol, John Whitson, Esq; alderman of the said city, and a member in several Parliaments. Collected from the author's manuscripts.

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Main Author:	Whitson, John, 1555?-1629
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Subjects:	Meditation > England > London > Early works to 1800. Christianity > England > London > Early works to 1800. Electronic books.
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