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A12091 The first sermon of R. Sheldon priest, after his conuersion from the Romish Church preached before an honourable assembly at S. Martins in the Field, vpon Passion Sunday, &c. Published by authoritie. Sheldon, Richard, d. 1642? 1612 (1612) STC 22395; ESTC S117205 45,961 78

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