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A16624 Twelve generall arguments proving that the ceremonies imposed upon the ministers of the gospell in England, by our prelates, are unlawfull; and therefore that the ministers of the gospell, for the bare and sole omission of them in church service, for conscience sake, are most unjustlie charged of disloyaltie to his Maiestie. Bradshaw, William, 1571-1618. 1605 (1605) STC 3531; ESTC S113554 22,354 86

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