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A02488 King Dauids vow for reformation of himselfe. his family. his kingdome Deliuered in twelue sermons before the Prince his Highnesse vpon Psalm 101. By George Hakewill Dr. in Diuinity. Hakewill, George, 1578-1649.; Elstracke, Renold, fl. 1590-1630, engraver. 1621 (1621) STC 12616; ESTC S103634 122,067 373

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