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A62575 The foolish abuse and wise use of riches a sermon preached in the parish-church of Bromsgrove in Worchester-shire, May 1, 1695, upon occasion of a charity given to that place by Sir Thomas Cookes of Bentley, Kt. Bar. / by W. Talbot ... Talbot, William, 1658 or 9-1730. 1695 (1695) Wing T121; ESTC R32741 20,183 34

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