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A41150 Christ ruling in midst of His enemies, or, Some first fruits of the churches deliverance budding forth out of the crosse and sufferings and some remarkable deliverances of a twentie yeeres sufferer, and now a Souldier of Jesus Christ : together with secretarie Windebanks letters to Sir. Jacob Ashley and the Maior of Newcastle ... : wherein also the reader shall find in severall passages, publike and particular some notable encouragements to wade through difficulties for the advancing of the great designe of Christ, for setting up of His kingdome, and the ruine of antichrist / by Lievtenant Collonel John Fenwicke. Fenwicke, John, Sir, 1579-1658?; Windebank, Francis, Sir, 1582-1646. Secretary Windebancks letter to Sir J. Ashley.; Windebank, Francis, Sir, 1582-1646. Secretary Windebancks letter to Sir A. Davison. 1643 (1643) Wing F719; ESTC R13870 22,886 32

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