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A67488 Peace and rest for the upright being a sermon preached at the funeral of the Reverend Dr. John Bryan, sometime minister of Trinity in Coventry / by that worthy preacher of Gods Word, Mr. Nath. Wanley ... Wanley, Nathaniel, 1634-1680. 1681 (1681) Wing W707; ESTC R38419 9,395 24

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