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A51227 A sermon preach'd before the Lord Mayor, and the Court of Aldermen, at Guild-Hall Chappel, on the 28th of May, 1682 by John Moore ... Moore, John, 1646-1714. 1682 (1682) Wing M2552; ESTC R20127 21,938 53

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