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A86660 The happiness of a people in the wisdome of their rulers directing and in the obedience of their brethren attending unto what Israel ougho [sic] to do recommended in a sermon before the Honourable Governour and Council, and the respected Deputies of Mattachusets [sic] colony in New-England. : Preached at Boston, May 3d, 1676, being the day of election there. / By William Hubbard ... Hubbard, William, 1621 or 2-1704. 1676 (1676) Wing H3209; ESTC W12661 72,888 77

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