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A66558 The vanity of mans present state proved and applyed in a sermon on Psalm 39.5. With divers sermons of the saints communion with God, and safety under his protection, in order to their future glory, on Psalm 73. 23, 24, 25, 26. By the late able and faithful minister of the Word John Wilson Wilson, John, minister of the Word.; Golborne, J. 1676 (1676) Wing W2905; ESTC R218560 137,734 239

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