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A44239 The Holy fast of Lent defended against all its prophaners, or, A Discourse shewing that Lent-fast was first taught the world by the apostles, as Dr. Gunning, now Bishop of Ely learnedly proved in a sermon printed by him in the year 1662 by His Majesties special command together with a practical direction how to fast. Gunning, Peter, 1614-1684. 1677 (1677) Wing H2525; ESTC R40999 45,046 54

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