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A57149 The pastoral office opened in a visitation-sermon preached at Ipsvvich October 10, 1662. / by Edward, Lord Bishop of Norwich. Reynolds, Edward, 1599-1676. 1663 (1663) Wing R1269; ESTC R20427 17,158 64

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