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AGUIDE TO FAMILY DEVOTION ;
containing 730 Hymns, 730 Prayers, and 730 Portions of
Scripture ; with suitable Reflections. Also, an APPENDIX,
comprising a great variety of Prayers to suit particular Days, Sea-
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TESTIMONIALS OF MINISTERS IN FA YOUR OF THE

WORK.

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