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B04185 Sermons on several subjects; shewing Gods love to mankind. Salvation is by grace. Wilderness-provision. God a strong hold in trouble. Light is to be improved. / By J. Lougher minister of the gospel. Lougher, John, d. 1686 1685 (1685) Wing L3093C; ESTC R180071 105,071 248

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