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A43548 The rebells catechism composed in an easy and familiar way to let them see the heinousness of their offence, the weakness of their strongest subterfuges, and to recal them to their duties both to God and man. Heylyn, Peter, 1600-1662. 1643 (1643) Wing H1731A; ESTC R23968 23,896 33

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