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A41549 The reformed bishop, or, XIX articles tendered by Philarchaiesa, well-wisher of the present government of the Church of Scotland, as it is settled by law, in order to the further establishment thereof. Gordon, James, Pastor of Banchory-Devenick. 1679 (1679) Wing G1279; ESTC R10195 112,676 318

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