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A52960 New poems upon the death of that eminent servant of God and truly pious and learned minister of the Gospel, Mr. Stephen Charnock who departed this life July 27, 1680 / by a lover of all those who are lovers of the truth. Lover of all those who are lovers of the truth. 1680 (1680) Wing N715; ESTC R35069 2,633 1

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