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A31268 The duty and support of believers in life and death a funeral sermon on the death of Mrs. Mary Smith, who deceased Feb. 29, 1687/8 preached, on the Lords Day following, March 4, to the auditory whereof she was a constant member. T. C. 1688 (1688) Wing C131; ESTC R5669 18,382 34

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