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A95514 Two discourses 1. of baptisme, its institution, and efficacy upon all believers. 2. Of prayer ex tempore, or by pretence of the spirit. / By Jer: Taylor D.D. Taylor, Jeremy, 1613-1667. 1652 (1652) Wing T414; Thomason E683_15; ESTC R203749 24,698 32

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