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A03210 The history of Susanna Compiled according to the Prophet Daniel, amplified with convenient meditations; sung by the devoted honourer of the divine muses, George Ballard. Ballard, George, writer of verse. 1638 (1638) STC 1333; ESTC S114851 36,368 150

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