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A19625 XCVI. sermons by the Right Honorable and Reverend Father in God, Lancelot Andrevves, late Lord Bishop of Winchester. Published by His Majesties speciall command Andrewes, Lancelot, 1555-1626.; Buckeridge, John, 1562?-1631.; Laud, William, 1573-1645. 1629 (1629) STC 606; ESTC S106830 1,716,763 1,226

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