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A02611 Tvvo sermons preached before the Kings most excellent Maiesty in the church of Beauly in Hampshire The first, the last of August. The second, the 9. of August. By Christopher Hampton Doctor of Diuinitie. Hampton, Christopher, 1552-1625. 1609 (1609) STC 12740; ESTC S103819 27,099 54

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