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A46790 A sermon preach'd at Harley in Shropshire, December 2. 1697. Being the day of publick thanksgiving for the peace; and for His Majesty's safe return. By Ben. Jenks, rector of Harley, and chaplain to the Right Honourable the Earl of Bradford. Jenks, Benjamin, 1646-1724. 1689 (1689) Wing J621; ESTC R212890 15,907 28

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