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B04652 Salvation improved: in a sermon upon the 16th of April, 1696. : Being the day of solemn thanksgiving for the preservation of His Majesty's sacred person, from barbarous assassination; and of this kingdom, from French invasion. / Preached at Oswestry, by J.O. minister of the Gospel. Owen, James, 1654-1706. 1696 (1696) Wing O6; ESTC R181128 15,594 31

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