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A60136 Heaven and hell, or, The unchangeable state of happiness or misery for all mankind in another world occasion'd by the repentance and death of Mr. Shetterden Thomas, who departed this life April 7, 1700, aetat. 26 : preach'd and publish'd at the desire and direction of the deceased ... / by John Shower. Shower, John, 1657-1715. 1700 (1700) Wing S3672; ESTC R34242 59,115 197

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