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A13205 Englands first and second summons Two sermons preached at Paules Crosse, the one the third of Ianuarie 1612; the other the fifth of Februarie, 1615. By Thomas Sutton Batchelour of Diuinitie, then fellow of Queenes Colledge in Oxford, and now preacher at Saint Mary Oueries in Southwarke. Sutton, Thomas, 1585-1623. 1616 (1616) STC 23502; ESTC S105186 67,811 260

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