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A81250 The root of apostacy, and fountain of true fortitude. Delivered in a sermon before rhe [sic] Honourable House of Commons, on their late day of thanks-giving for the great victory given to Sir William Waller and the forces with him, against the army of Sir Ralph Hopton. By Thomas Case, Preacher at Milk-street, London, and one of the Assembly of Divines. Case, Thomas, 1598-1682.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1644 (1644) Wing C839; Thomason E46_11; ESTC R22888 28,474 40

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