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A discourse concerning the difficulties of the way to happiness; : whence they arise, and how they may be overcome. With an account of the shortness and vanity of the animal religion: In which the false marks of godliness are discovered, whereby many deceive themselves into an opinion of their extraordinary saintship. /

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Main Author:	Glanvill, Joseph, 1636-1680
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London, : Printed for James Collins, at the Kings-head in Westminster-hall, 1670.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Bible. > N.T. > Luke XII, 24 > Early works to 1800. Conduct of life > Early works to 1800.
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