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A68350 A sermon preached ye fourth Su[n]daye in Lente before the Kynges Maiestie. and his honorable Counsell, by Thomas Leauer; Sermon preached the thyrd Sonday in Lent before the kynges Majestie, and his honorable Counsell Lever, Thomas, 1521-1577. 1550 (1550) STC 15548.5; ESTC S108287 23,504 89

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