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A46729 A sermon preach'd at St. Mary-le-Bow, June 27, 1698, before the societies, for reformation of manners in the city of London and Westminister by Tho. Jekill ... Jekyll, Thomas, 1646-1698. 1698 (1698) Wing J538; ESTC R16844 18,229 49

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