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A52614 The life of Mr. Thomas Firmin, late citizen of London written by one of his most intimate acquaintance ; with a sermon on Luke X. 36, 37 preach'd on the occasion of his death ; together with An account of his religion, and of the present state of the Unitarian controversy. One of his most intimate acquaintance.; Nye, Stephen, 1648?-1719. 1698 (1698) Wing N1508; ESTC R4561 35,362 90

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