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A14464 An epistle to the faithfull necessary for all the children of God: especially in the s[o] dangerous dayes. Written by Maister Peter Viret in french, and englished by F.H. Esquier.; Epistre envoyée aux fidèles conversans entre les chrestiens papistiques. English Viret, Pierre, 1511-1571.; F. H., Esquier. 1582 (1582) STC 24779; ESTC S104301 66,070 144

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