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A29371 I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet. I. 19 : II. Christ in travel ... in three sermons on Isai. 53. 11 : III. A lifting up for the down-cast ... delivered in thirteen sermons on Psal. 42, 11 : four several sermons ... / preached by William Bridge ... Bridge, William, 1600?-1670. 1656 (1656) Wing B4462; ESTC R34370 561,325 608

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