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A49318 The reasonableness of the Christian religion a sermon preached at the visitation held at Stoakesly in Cleveland, in Yorkshire : being the first visitation of the Reverend Mr. Long, B.D. and Arch-Deacon of Cleveland / by Ja. Lowde ... Lowde, James. 1684 (1684) Wing L3302; ESTC R14296 20,988 54

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