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A53661 Remarks on a sermon, about corrupting the word of God preach'd by Tho. Gipps Rector of Bury, on a publick occasion, July 11, 1696, wherein the dissenters are fully vindicated against his vnjust accusations / by J.O., Minister of the Gospel at Oswestry. Owen, James, 1654-1706. 1697 (1697) Wing O709; ESTC R6175 33,441 32

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