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A77157 A voyce from heaven, speaking good words and comfortable words, concerning saints departed. Which words are opened in a sermon preached at South-weal in Essex, 6. September, 1658. At the funeral of that worthy and eminent minister of the Gospel, Mr. Thomas Goodwin. Late pastor there. Hereunto is annexed a relation of many things observable in his life and death. By G.B. preacher of the word at Shenfield in Essex. Bownd, George, d. 1662. 1659 (1659) Wing B3888; Thomason E972_8; ESTC R207757 44,455 50

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