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A85485 The progresse of divine providence, set out in a sermon preached in the Abbey Church of Westminster before the house of Peers, on the 24th of September, 1645. being the day of their monethly fast. / By William Gouge, one of the members of the Assembly. Gouge, William, 1578-1653. 1645 (1645) Wing G1393; Thomason E302_25; ESTC R200284 30,328 48

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