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A49114 An exercitation concerning the frequent use of our Lords Prayer in the publick worship of God and a view of what hath been said by Mr. Owen concerning that subject / by Thomas Long ... Long, Thomas, 1621-1707.; Owen, John, 1616-1683. 1658 (1658) Wing L2966; ESTC R2625 105,187 198

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