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A64967 The perfect man described in his life and end In a funeral discourse upon Psalm XXXVII. 37. Occasioned by the death of that pattern of uprightness Mr. Edward Lawrence. By Nathanael Vincent, M.A. minister of the Gospel. Whereunto are added some passages out of two letters, written by two excellent ministers concerning Mr. Lawrence; who were well acquainted with him, and with the worth of him. Vincent, Nathanael, 1639?-1697. 1696 (1696) Wing V416; ESTC R218124 22,953 36

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