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A78551 Animadversions on Mr. William Dells book intituled The crucified and quickned Christian. By Humfry Chambers, D.D. Pastor of Pewsy in the county of Wilts. Novemb. vicessimo, 1652. Imprimatur John Owen Vicecan. Oxon. Chambers, Humphrey, 1598 or 9-1662. 1653 (1653) Wing C1912; Thomason E686_3; Thomason E686_4; ESTC R206849 85,353 100

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