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A25199 An orthodox plea for the sanctuary of God, common service, white robe of the house being writ for the good of all, but more especially intended for the common sort, being composed in a stile fittest for their capacities / by G.A. Sometime of Oxford, of St. Johns. Alsop, George, b. 1638. 1669 (1669) Wing A2902; ESTC R16186 26,026 98

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