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A56795 The wicked man's misery, and the poor man's hope and comfort being a sermon upon the parable of Dives and Lazarus : wherein is briefly discovered the miserable estate and condition of those who are guilty of uncharitableness, pride and covetousness : as also, the happy rewards and enjoyments which are prepared for the righteous, who patiently endure afflictions in this world / by the Reverend Dr. Pead ... Pead, Deuel, d. 1727. 1699 (1699) Wing P965; ESTC R17741 9,102 18

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