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A39874 For God's worship and worshipers Both in the purity of the onem and liberty of the other. From the gracious and (oft) miraculous defences that God makes for them both, when exposed to violation or violence. Dedicated to all that desire to worship God, in spirit and truth, John 4. 23, 24. 1683 (1683) Wing F1427A; ESTC R216420 186,215 385

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