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A05280 The first step, towards heaven, or Anna the prophetesse sacred haunt, to the temple of God. Preached at Standish Church in the Countie of Lancaster. By VVilliam Leigh, Batchillor of Diuinity and paster there. With the second edition of great Brittaines deliuerance, newly corrected and enlarged by the author. Leigh, William, 1550-1639.; Leigh, William, 1550-1639. Great Britaines, great deliverance, from the great danger of popish powder. 1609 (1609) STC 15424; ESTC S103610 66,134 240

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