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A30414 The royal martyr, and the dutiful subject in two sermons / by G. Burnet. Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.; Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. Royal martyr lamented.; Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. Subjection for conscience-sake asserted. 1675 (1675) Wing B5869; ESTC R22925 37,186 94

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