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A01972 An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reuerend diuine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his owne hand ... Gouge, William, 1578-1653.; Pemble, William, 1592?-1623. 1630 (1630) STC 12114; ESTC S103283 240,568 389

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