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A63889 A sermon preached before Their Majesties K. James II and Q. Mary at their coronation in Westminster-Abby, April 23, 1685 by Francis Lord Bishop of Ely ... Turner, Francis, 1638?-1700. 1680 (1680) Wing T3290; ESTC R6336 11,473 16

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