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A58291 The recantation and hvmble svbmission of two ancient prelates of the kingdome of Scotland subscribed by their own hands and sent to the generall assemblie : as also the act of the said assemblie condemning episcopacy and other abuses which are contrary to the Word of God and the laws of this church and kingdome. Lindsay, Alexander, ca. 1561-1639.; Grahame, George.; Church of Scotland. General Assembly. 1641 (1641) Wing R611; ESTC R17222 3,852 9

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