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A85953 Gospel-revelation in three treatises, viz, 1 The nature of God. 2 The excellencies of Christ. And, 3 The Excellency of mans immortal soul. By Jeremiah Burroughs, late preacher of the gospel at Stepney, and Giles-Cripple-gate, London. Published by William Greenhill. William Bridge. Philip Nye. John Yates. Matthew Mead. William Adderly. Burroughs, Jeremiah, 1599-1646. 1660 (1660) Wing G6083; Thomason E1029_1; ESTC R208881 280,310 387

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