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A45559 The pilgrims wish, or, The saints longing discussed in a sermon preached in St. Bennet Grace Church at the funeral of Mrs. Anne Dudson ... who departed this life the 4th day of January, 1658 ... / by Nath. Hardy ... Hardy, Nathaniel, 1618-1670. 1659 (1659) Wing H738; ESTC R2193 17,690 36

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