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B00819 Five godlie sermons, preached by R.T. Bachiler of diuinitie. 1. The charge of the cleargie. 2. The crowne of Christians. 3. The annointment of Christ, or Christian ointment. 4. A festiuall sermon vpon the Natiuitie of Christ. 5. The fruits of hypocrisie..; Five godlie and learned sermons Tyrer, Ralph, d. 1627. 1602 (1602) STC 24475.5; ESTC S106205 127,399 317

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