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A44523 Gods providence in the midst of confusion set out in a sermon preach'd at the Savoy, January the 30, 1681, being the anniversary of the martyrdom of King Charles I / by Anthony Horneck. Horneck, Anthony, 1641-1697. 1682 (1682) Wing H2832; ESTC R13705 32,946 55

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