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A23642 The spouse of Christ coming out of affliction, leaning upon her beloved, or, A sermon preached by Mr. John Allin, the late Reverend Pastor to the Church of Christ at Dedham, at the administration of the Lords Supper, August 6, 1671 and may be useful to any Church of Christ, or true believer in a state of affliction. Allin, John, 1596-1671. 1672 (1672) Wing A1037; ESTC W22355 25,137 31

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