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A65490 Englands face in Israels glasse, or, The sinnes, mercies, judgements of both nations delivered in eight sermons upon Psalme 106, 19, 20 &c. : also, Gospel-sacrifice, in two sermons on Hebr. 13 / by Thomas Westfield. Westfield, Thomas, 1573-1644.; T. S. 1646 (1646) Wing W1416; ESTC R24612 107,991 268

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