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A77987 Habakkuks prayer applyed to the churches present occasions, on Hab. 3. 2. And Christs counsel to the church of Philadelphia, on Rev. 3. 11. / Preached before the provincial assembly of London. By that late reverend and faithful minister of Jesus Christ Mr. Samuel Balmford, pastor of Albons Woodstreet. Balmford, Samuel, d. 1659? 1659 (1659) Wing B608; Thomason E1910_2; ESTC R209972 36,857 123

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