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A37046 The law unsealed: or, A practical exposition of the Ten Commandments With a resolution of several momentous questions and cases of conscience. By the learned, laborious, faithful servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. James Durham, late minister of the Gospel at Glasgow.; Practical exposition of the X. Commandments. Durham, James, 1622-1658.; Owen, John, 1616-1683.; Jenkyn, William, 1613-1685. 1676 (1676) Wing D2817; ESTC R215306 402,791 322

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