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A63939 An essay upon the works of creation and providence being an introductory discourse to the history of remarkable providences now preparing for the press : to which is added a further specimen of the said work : as also Meditations upon the beauty of holiness / by William Turner ... Turner, W. (William), fl. 1687-1701. 1695 (1695) Wing T3346; ESTC R8093 77,474 214

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