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A53717 A peace-offering in an apology and humble plea for indulgence and liberty of conscience by sundry Protestants differing in some things from the present establishment about the worship of God. Owen, John, 1616-1683. 1667 (1667) Wing O790; ESTC R21637 31,968 40

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