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A54864 The danger of a total and wilful neglect equal to the danger of an unworthy receiving of the Lords Supper wherein as is shewn the nature and danger of an unworthy receiving ... from those words of St. Paul, 1 Corinth. XI. XXIX. by C.P. ... Palmer, Charles, 1663?-1734. 1693 (1693) Wing P221; ESTC R32975 42,250 84

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