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A31638 The declaration and proclamation of the army of God, owned by the Lord of Hosts in many victories, to all the good people of God throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland, &c. whereunto is annexed 17 necessary proposals for the enthro[ning] of Gods laws ... Chamberlen, Peter, 1601-1683. 1659 (1659) Wing C1894A; ESTC R8828 2,723 8

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