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A27042 A sermon of repentance preached before the honourable House of Commons, assembled in Parliament at Westminster, at their late solemn fast for the setling of these nations, April 30, 1660 / by Richard Baxter. Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1660 (1660) Wing B1413; ESTC R209398 26,650 54

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