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A87056 Gods judgements upon drunkards, swearers, and sabbath-breakers. In a collection of the most remarkable examples of Gods revealed wrath upon these sins with their aggravations, as well from scripture, as reason. And a caution to authority, lest the impunity of these evils bring a scourge upon the whole nation. By W. L. Hammond, Samuel, d. 1665. 1659 (1659) Wing H623bA; ESTC R230554 59,944 204

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