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A15092 Two sermons the former deliuered at Pauls Crosse the foure and twentieth of March, 1615. being the anniuersarie commemoration of the Kings most happie succession in the Crowne of England. The latter at the Spittle on Monday in Easter weeke, 1613. By Iohn VVhite D.D. White, John, 1570-1615. 1615 (1615) STC 25392; ESTC S119891 49,617 84

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