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A74686 The nonsuch professor in his Meridian splendor, or the singular actions of sanctified Christians. Laid open in seaven sermons at Allhallows church in the wall, London. / By William Secker preacher of the gospel. Secker, William, d. 1681? 1660 (1660) Wing S2253; Thomason E1750_1; ESTC R209664 179,725 448

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