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A07087 A second sound, or vvarning of the trumpet vnto judgement Wherein is proued, that all the tokens of the latter day, are not onelie come, but welneere finished. With an earnest exhortation, to be in continuall readinesse. By Anthonie Marten sewer of her Maiesties most honorable chamber. Marten, Anthony, d. 1597. 1589 (1589) STC 17491; ESTC S107009 43,965 86

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