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A63872 Testimonium Jesu, or, The demonstration of the spirit for the confirmation of Christian faith, and conviction of all infidelity a sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the city of London, at the Guild Hall-Chappel / by Bryan Turner. Turner, Bryan, 1634 or 5-1698. 1681 (1681) Wing T3271; ESTC R24645 24,766 38

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