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A96298 A thankefull remembrance of Gods mercy to several persons at Quabaug or Brookfield partly in a collection of providences about them, and gracious appearances for them: and partly in a sermon preached by Mr. Edward Bulkley, Pastor of the Church of Christ at Concord, upon a day of thanksgiving, kept by divers for their wonderfull deliverance there. Published by Capt. Thomas VVheeler. [Five lines from Psalms] Wheeler, Thomas, ca. 1620-1676.; Bulkley, Edward, d. 1696. 1676 (1676) Wing W1600; ESTC W35426 40,779 64

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