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A85870 XI choice sermons preached upon severall occasions. With a catechisme expounding the grounds and principles of Christian religion. By William Gay B.D. rector of Buckland. Gay, William, Rector of Buckland. 1655 (1655) Wing G397; Thomason E1458_1; ESTC R209594 189,068 322

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