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A30290 The way to peace A funeral sermon on Job 22.21. Preached upon the decease of the right honourable Elizabeth, Countess of Ranalagh. By Daniel Burgess. Burgess, Daniel, 1645-1713. 1695 (1695) Wing B5719; ESTC R224017 30,595 82

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