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A52557 Abraham in arms, or, The first religious general with his army engaging in a war for which he had wisely prepared and by which not only an eminent victory was obtained, but a blessing gained also / delivered in an artillery-election-sermon, June 3, 1678, by S. N. Nowell, Samuel, 1634-1688. 1678 (1678) Wing N1440; ESTC R32339 18,391 24

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