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A30720 A name, an after-one, or, Onoma Kainon, a name, a new one in the later-day-glory, or, An historical declaration of the life of Shem Acher especially as to some more eminent passages of his day relating to his more thorow lawful call to the office and work of the ministry for about twenty years last past. ... Bampfield, Francis, 1615 or 16-1683. 1681 (1681) Wing B627; ESTC R16732 65,787 41

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