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A80047
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Gods vvisdom justified, and mans folly condemned, touching all maner of outward providential administrations, in a sermon / preached before the Honorable House of Commons, Ian. 31. 1648. By John Cardell.
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Cardell, John.
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1649
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Wing C492; Thomason E540_24; ESTC R205775
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