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A39288 A sermon preach'd before the King and Queen, upon Ephes. 5.16. Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. By the Reverend Father Philip Ellis monk of the H. Order of St. Benedict, and of the English Congr. chaplain and preacher in ordinary to their Majesties. Published by His Majesties command Ellis, Philip, 1652-1726. 1687 (1687) Wing E600; ESTC R214602 15,277 36

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