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Redemption of time, the duty and wisdom of Christians in evil days. Or, A practical discourse, shewing what special opportunities ought to be redeem'd. What mispences of time are to be avoided. : With convincing reasons, quickning motives, and proper directions, for the right improvement of precious time Recommended as profitable for families, and proper to be given at funerals

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1692.
Call number: 434046
Creator: Wade, John (1643-)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 12mo
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