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An Abstract of the remarkable passages in the life of a private gentleman : In three parts. Relating to trouble of mind, some violent temptations, and a recovery: in order to awaken the presumptuous, convince the sceptic, and encourage the despondent. With reflections thereon.

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Main Authors:	Woodcock, T. (Author), Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 (Author)
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Other Authors:	Rogers, Gamaliel, 1704-1775 (Printer), Fowle, Daniel, 1715-1787 (Printer)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Edition:	The fourth edition.
Subjects:	Christian life. Electronic books. Hymns.
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