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A77290 Babels fall, in the foolish virgins sleep. Among which Presbytery lyeth, with predictions of the great disputed to be at the raising of the true ministry. / Written by a witnesse of the truth, John Brayne. Brayne, John. 1649 (1649) Wing B4319; Thomason E554_19; ESTC R205773 24,938 35

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