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A29112 The cause of the innocent pleaded, his accusers pretended charge confvted, their unparallel'd actings, ungospel-like dealings, and unrighteous proceedings against their pastor, declared, or, Truth breaking forth, through the mist of clouds and slanders published by Samuel Bradley ... Bradley, Samuel. 1664 (1664) Wing B4126; ESTC R37453 47,126 59

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