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A91739 Divine efficacy without humane power. Opened in a sermon preached at St. Margarets Church in Westminster before the Right Honourable the House of Commons, June 28. 1660. Being the day of solemne thanksgiving for the happy return of the Kings Majesty. / By Edward Reynolds D.D. and chaplain in ordinary to his Majesty. Reynolds, Edward, 1599-1676. 1660 (1660) Wing R1246; Thomason E988_27; ESTC R203408 21,066 55

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