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A55741 Christ's revvard of a Christians watch and ward, or, A sermon preached at the burial of Mr. John Berry of Thorverton in the countie of Devon, Aug. 23, 1654 by John Preston ... Preston, John, b. 1598 or 9. 1655 (1655) Wing P3297B; ESTC R1152 15,552 24

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