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A55491
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The character of a formall professor in religion preached in two sermons at St. Chads Church in Salop, Jan. 11, 1661, on 2 Tim. 3, 5 / by Tho. Porter ...
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Porter, Thomas, d. 1667.
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Wing P2989; ESTC R12187
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