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A10574 An homelye or sermon of good and euill angels: preached by the Reuerend D. Vrbanus Rhegius, pastor and superintendent of Christes Church at Zelle in Saxony. Anno. 1537. Newly translated into English by Ric. Ro. citizen of London. 1583. Seene, perused, and allowed; Sermon von den guten und boesen engeln. English Rhegius, Urbanus, 1489-1541.; Robinson, Richard, citizen of London. 1583 (1583) STC 20844; ESTC S106430 17,786 94

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