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A33134 The Churches complaint against sacriledge, or, Sacriledge truely dissected and layed open wherein is briefly shewn 1. The just collation, 2. The unjust ablation of the riches and honours of the clergy. 1643 (1643) Wing C4273; ESTC R35594 15,292 29

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