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A77480 Satan the leader in chief to all who resist the reparation of Sion. As it was cleared in a sermon to the Honourable House of Commons at their late solemn fast, Febr. 28. 1643. By Robert Baylie, minister at Glasgow. Published by order of the House of Commons. Baillie, Robert, 1599-1662. 1643 (1643) Wing B468; Thomason E35_17; ESTC R209954 47,169 63

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