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A81241 Gods rising, his enemies scattering; delivered in a sermon before the Honourable House of Commons, at their solemne fast, 26. Octob. 1642. But, through many occasions and hinderances, not printed till this 25. of May 1644. By Thomas Case, preacher, at Milk-street, London, and one of the Assembly of Divines. Case, Thomas, 1598-1682.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1644 (1644) Wing C830; Thomason E127_38; ESTC R4759 45,209 66

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