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A93063 Davids deliverance and thanksgiving. A sermon preached before the King at VVhitehall upon June 28. 1660. being the day of solemn thanksgiving for the happy return of His Majesty. By Gilbert Sheldon, D.D. and Dean of His Majesties Chappell Royall. Published by His Majesties speciall command. Sheldon, Gilbert, 1598-1677. 1660 (1660) Wing S3068; Thomason E1035_1; ESTC R203558 25,453 52

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