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A89271 An explicite declaration of the testimony of Christ according to the plain sayings of the Gospel: and therein, of the purposes, promises, and covenants of God, as by Gospel declared. With, a consideration of a question stated about faith. By Thomas Moore, Senior. Moore, Thomas, Senior. 1656 (1656) Wing M2593B; ESTC R231372 616,621 754

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