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A81249 The quarrell of the covenant, with the pacification of the quarrell. Delivered in three sermons on Levit. 26. 25. and Jere. 50. 5. / By Thomas Case, preacher of the Word in Milk-street, London; and one of the Assembly of Divines. Case, Thomas, 1598-1682. 1643 (1643) Wing C838; Thomason E78_4; ESTC R832 84,281 116

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