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A01539 the ioy of the iust vvith the signes of such. A discourse tending to the comfort of the deiected and afflicted; and to the triall of sinceritie. Being the enlargement of a sermon preached at Black-Friers London; on Psal. 95. 11. By Thomas Gataker B. of D. and pastor of Rotherhith. Gataker, Thomas, 1574-1654. 1623 (1623) STC 11665; ESTC S120494 156,256 180

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