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A85734 Christ the Christians choice. Or A sermon preached at the funerall of Mr John Cavvs one of the magistrates of the famous corporation of Plymouth. March the 29. Anno Dom. 1645. By Alexander Grosse. B.D. and pastor of Bridfoad. Grosse, Alexander, 1596?-1654. 1645 (1645) Wing G2069; Thomason E286_19; ESTC R200080 22,210 24

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