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A44673 A discourse concerning the Redeemer's dominion over the invisible world, and the entrance thereinto by death some part whereof was preached on occasion of the death of John Hoghton Esq, eldest son of Sir Charles Hoghton of Hoghton-Tower in the county of Lancaster, Baronet / by John Howe ... Howe, John, 1630-1705. 1699 (1699) Wing H3021; ESTC R19328 73,289 250

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