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A56407 The redeemer's friend, or, A sermon on John II, part of the 11th verse ... preached at the funeral of ... Mr. Samuel Fairclough, who departed this life, December 31, 1691 by Nath. Parkhurst ... Parkhurst, Nathaniel, 1643-1707. 1692 (1692) Wing P490; ESTC R479 10,970 32

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