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A60140 No peace to the wicked a sermon preached on the fast-day, May 23, 1694, being the day appointed by authority for a general and publick fast in London and Westminster, &c ... / by John Shower. Shower, John, 1657-1715. 1694 (1694) Wing S3676; ESTC R454 31,697 42

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