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A37987 A demonstration of the existence and providence of God, from the contemplation of the visible structure of the greater and the lesser world in two parts, the first shewing the excellent contrivance of the heavens, earth, sea, &c., the second the wonderful formation of the body of man / by John Edwards ... Edwards, John, 1637-1716. 1696 (1696) Wing E201; ESTC R13760 204,339 448

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