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A16830 The true souldiers convoy A sermon preached upon the xvjth. day of May 1640, vpon a prayer day, for the Princes good successe in going forth to warre. By William Bridge. Bridge, William, 1600?-1670. 1640 (1640) STC 3732; ESTC S106547 26,900 104

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