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A86730 Heaven ravished: or A glorious prize, atchieved by an heroicall enterprize: as it was lately presented in a sermon to the honourable House of Commons, at their solemn fast, May 29. 1644. By Henry Hall, B.D. late fellow of Trin. Coll. in Cambridge. Printed by order of the said House. Hall, Henry, B.D. 1644 (1644) Wing H340; Thomason E52_25; ESTC R1445 72,675 77

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