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A53746 A funeral sermon Opening the nature and grounds of assurance, occasioned by the death of Mr. Philip King, Minister. Who departed this life, November, 8th. 1699. By Jonathan Owen. Owen, Jonathan. 1700 (1700) Wing O827; ESTC R216657 12,870 31

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