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A42477 Considerations touching the liturgy of the Church of England In reference to His Majesties late gracious declaration, and in order to an happy union in Church and state. By John Gauden, D.D. Bishop elect of Exceter. Gauden, John, 1605-1662. 1661 (1661) Wing G349; ESTC R218825 26,979 44

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