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Tvvo sermons preached in Scotland before the Kings Maiesty the one, in his chappell royall of Holy-Roode-house at his Highnesse comming in: the other, in the church of Drumfreis at his Highnesse going out: by W. Cowper ...
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Cowper, William, 1568-1619.
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STC 5944; ESTC S109005
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