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A54850 The primitive rule of reformation delivered in a sermon before His Maiesty at Whitehall, Feb. 1, 1662 in vindication of our Church against the novelties of Rome by Tho. Pierce. Pierce, Thomas, 1622-1691. 1663 (1663) Wing P2192; ESTC R28152 31,193 45

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