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A65713 The Protestant reconciler. Part II earnestly perswading the dissenting laity to joyn in full communion with The Church of England, and answering all the objections of the non-conformists against the lawfulness of their submission unto the rites and constitutions of that church / by a well-wisher to the churches peace, and a lamenter of her sad divisions. Whitby, Daniel, 1638-1726. 1683 (1683) Wing W1735; ESTC R39049 245,454 419

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