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A90682 The Christians rescue from the grand error of the heathen, (touching the fatal necessity of all events) and the dismal consequences thereof, which have slily crept into the church. In several defences of some notes, writ to vindicate the primitive and scriptural doctrine of Gods decrees. By Thomas Pierce rector of Brington in Northamptonshire. Pierce, Thomas, 1622-1691. 1658 (1658) Wing P2166; Thomason E949_1; ESTC R18613 77,863 94

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