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A30362 An enquiry into the measures of submission to the supream [sic] authority and of the grounds upon which it may be lawful or necessary for subjects to defend their religion. Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. 1688 (1688) Wing B5809; ESTC R215041 11,479 16

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