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A67317 A Christian warning-piece for all true Protestants by way of Christian counsel and advice to the King's most excellent Majesty, and all his good Protestant subjects, founded forth out of the written word of God : wherein is clearly shewed ... / by Thomas Wall. Wall, Thomas. 1680 (1680) Wing W476; ESTC R34705 36,250 36

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