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A04596 Christs vvatch-vvord Being the parable of the virgins, expounded and applyed to these times of security. Or an exhortation of our Saviours to us, that we may watch and prepare our selues for the unknowne times of death and judgement. Johnston, Thomas, Chaplain to the Bishop of Dromore. 1630 (1630) STC 14715; ESTC S107830 129,458 212

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