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A48849 A sermon preached before the King at White-Hall The 24th. of Novemb. 1678. By William Lloyd, D.D. Dean of Bangor, and Chaplain in ordinary to His Majesty. Published by his Majesties Command. Lloyd, William, 1627-1717. 1678 (1678) Wing L2710; ESTC R217682 63,317 74

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