Selected quad for the lemma: prayer_n
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A36935
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Two prayers one for the safety of His Majesties person : the other for the preservation of this university and city of Oxford : to be used in all churches and chappells.
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Duppa, Brian, 1588-1662.
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1644
(1644)
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Wing D2667; ESTC R24307
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christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n finis_fw-la