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A78174 Censura cleri, or A plea against scandalous ministers, not fit to be restored to the churches livings in point of prudence, piety, and fame. By a true lover of the Church of England in doctrine, ceremony and discipline. Barnard, John, d. 1683. 1660 (1660) Wing B852; Thomason E1035_2; ESTC R209059 14,798 23

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