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A42491 A pillar of gratitude humbly dedicated to the glory of God the honour of His Majesty, the renown of this present legal, loyal, full, and free Parliament : upon their restoring the church of England to the primitive government of episcopacy : and re-investing bishops into their pristine honour and authority. Gauden, John, 1605-1662. 1661 (1661) Wing G366; ESTC R809 48,288 65

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