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An exercitation concerning the frequent use of our Lords Prayer in the publick worship of God and a view of what hath been said by Mr. Owen concerning that subject / by Thomas Long ...
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Long, Thomas, 1621-1707.; Owen, John, 1616-1683.
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Wing L2966; ESTC R2625
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