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A57353 A sermon prech'd in the cathedral church of Norwich, at the funeral of the Right Reverend Father in God, Edward, Lord Bishop of Norwich, who departed this life, July 28, 1676 by B. Riveley ... Riveley, Benedict, 1627 or 8-1695. 1677 (1677) Wing R1548; ESTC R14652 19,829 38

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