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A63006 Of the sacrament of baptism, in pursuance of an explication of the catechism of the Church of England. By Gabriel Towerson, D.D. and rector of Welwynne in Hartfordshire Towerson, Gabriel, 1635?-1697. 1687 (1687) Wing T1971A; ESTC R220158 148,921 408

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