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A38608 New observations upon the Creed, or, The first of the four parts of the doctrine of Christianity preached upon the catechism of the French churches : whereunto is annexed The use of the Lords prayer maintained / by John Despagne ... ; translated out of French into English.; Nouvelles observations sur le symbole de la foy. English Espagne, Jean d', 1591-1659.; C. M. D. M. 1647 (1647) Wing E3263; ESTC R13854 71,425 411

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