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A86884 Comprehension promoted. Whether there be not as much reason, in regard to the ease of the most sober consciences, to take away the subscription in the Act of Uniformity, as well as the declaration of assent and consent? Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1704 (1704) Wing H3675; ESTC R178383 6,720 8

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