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A56447 Christs gracious intentions of peace and mercy towards sinners, freely tendred together with the necessity of observing the season, and accepting the offer of peace and reconciliation while it may be attained : evidenced in a sermon at St. Pauls, London, Martii 3, 1661 : from Luke 19 verse 41,42 / by Rich. Parr ... Parr, Richard, 1617-1691. 1661 (1661) Wing P546; ESTC R32209 25,708 88

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