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A67212 The peace of Jerusalem A sermon preac'd before the right honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the City of London. At S Paul's Cathedral, July 31. 1698. By R. Wykes chaplain to the right honourable John Lord Cartaret, and lecturer of St. Mildred Poultrey, London. Wykes, R. 1698 (1698) Wing W3764; ESTC R217196 12,640 32

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