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A04859 The straight gate to heauen A sermon preached before the poore distressed prisoners in the Kings Bench common gaole, to their heauenly comfort. By William King preacher of the word of God.; Straight gate to heaven. King, William, preacher of the word of God. 1617 (1617) STC 14997.7; ESTC S106997 20,884 50

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