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A91955 Episcopal government instituted by Christ, and confirmed by cleere evidence of Scripture, and invincible reason. / Collected by the pains of R.R. Preacher of the Gospell. Rollock, Robert, 1555?-1599. 1641 (1641) Wing R1885; Thomason E238_6; ESTC R4045 29,352 39

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