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A61424 A caveat against flattery, and profanation of sacred things to secular ends upon sight of the order of the convention for the thanksgiving, and consideration of the misgovernment and misfortunes of the last race of kings of this nation. Stephens, Edward, d. 1706. 1689 (1689) Wing S5424; ESTC R184625 23,049 37

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