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A27544 The providences of God, observed through several ages, towards this nation, in introducing the true religion and then, in the defence of that, preserving the people in their rights and liberties, whilst other kingdoms are ravished of theirs, as our counsellors designed for us. Bethel, Slingsby, 1617-1697. 1691 (1691) Wing B2074; ESTC R18802 50,816 66

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