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A13320 A myrror for Martinists, and all other schismatiques, which in these dangerous daies doe breake the godlie vnitie, and disturbe the Christian peace of the Church. Published by T.T. Nash, Thomas, 1567-1601, attributed name.; T. T., fl. 1590. 1590 (1590) STC 23628; ESTC S118084 30,611 40

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