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A48398 The life and death of Mr. Vavasor Powell, that faithful minister and confessor of Jesus Christ wherein his eminient conversion, laborious successful ministry, excellent conversation, confession of faith, worthy sayings, choice experiences, various sufferings, and other remarkable passages in his life and at his death are faithfully recorded for publick benefit : with some elogies and epitaphs by his friends. Bagshaw, Edward, 1629-1671.; Powell, Vavasor, 1617-1670. 1671 (1671) Wing L2003; Wing B418_CANCELLED 114,187 204

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