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A34199
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Urim and thummim, or, The clergies dignity and duty recommended in a visitation sermon preached at Lewes April 27, 1669 / by Malachi Conant ...
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Connant, M. (Malachi), d. 1680.
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Wing C5690; ESTC R43114
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