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A78555 A motive to peace and love. Delivered in a sermon at Pauls the first Lords Day in June, anno Dom. 1648. By Humfry Chambers, D.D. and pastor of Pewsy in the county of Wilts. Chambers, Humphrey, 1598 or 9-1662.; City of London (England). Lord Mayor. 1649 (1649) Wing C1916; Thomason E467_12; ESTC R204211 25,089 38

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