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A93749 The observation of the three great festivals asserted in the Christian church and that objection answered, from Gal 4. 10, 11., and also the right manner of the observance of them made known, in a sermon, preach'd on Easter-Day / by Richard Stafford. Stafford, Richard, 1663-1703. 1698 (1698) Wing S5127; ESTC R42800 18,000 24

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