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A07451
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A sermon of nobilitie· Preached at VVhite-hall, before the King in February 1606. By George Meriton Doctor of Diuinity, one of his Maiesties chaplaines in ordinary; and parson of Hadleigh in Suffolke.
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Meriton, George, d. 1624.
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1607
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STC 17838; ESTC S112666
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