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The funeralles of King Edward the sixt

VVherin are declared the causers and causes of his death [by William Baldwin]

Baldwin, William (ca. 1518-1563?)

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The Funeralles of the most noble and godly Prince Kyng Edward the syxt.

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Sapien. iiii.

An exhortacion to the repentaunce of sinnes, and amendment of life, vvhich were the cause of the kinges death & wil be the destruction of the Realme if God be not the more mercifull vnto vs.

Syrach the .x.

An Epitaph. The Death playnt or life prayse of the most noble and vertuous Prince, King Edward the syxt.

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He pleased God, and was beloved of him, and therfore hath God removed him from sinners among whom he lived. Yea sodaynly was he taken awaye, to the ende that wickednes should not alter his vnderstanding. Though he dyed yong, yet fulfilled he much time, for his soule pleased God, therfore hasted he to take him awaye from among the wycked.

Wisedome .iiii.