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A83870 Die Mercurii 8⁰ Septemb. 1641. Whereas divers innovations in or about the worship of God, ... England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1641 (1641) Wing E2776A; Thomason 669.f.3[14]; ESTC R209692 1,020 1

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