A forme of common prayer; to be used upon the eighth of July: on which day a fast is appointed by His Majesties proclamation, for the averting of the plague, and other judgements of God from this kingdom. Set forth by his Majesties authority.

Date:
1640
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Credit: A forme of common prayer; to be used upon the eighth of July: on which day a fast is appointed by His Majesties proclamation, for the averting of the plague, and other judgements of God from this kingdom. Set forth by his Majesties authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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