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A42231 Hugo Grotius, Of the government and rites of the ancient church, conciliation of grace and free will, certainty and assurance of salvation, government of the highest powers in church affairs in a letter to the states embassador. Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645.; Barksdale, Clement, 1609-1687. 1675 (1675) Wing G2118; ESTC R34449 21,440 54

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