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A16541 Two sermons, for these who are to come to the table of the Lord With diverse prayers fit for the necessities of the Saincts at diverse occasions. Carefully digested by Mr. Zacharie Boyd, preacher of Gods word, at Glasgovv. Boyd, Zacharie, 1585?-1653. 1629 (1629) STC 3449; ESTC S119278 44,800 136

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