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A69738 Mr. Chillingworth's book called The religion of Protestants a safe way to salvation made more generally useful by omitting personal contests, but inserting whatsoever concerns the common cause of Protestants, or defends the Church of England : with an addition of some genuine pieces of Mr. Chillingworth's never before printed.; Religion of Protestants a safe way to salvation Chillingworth, William, 1602-1644.; Patrick, John, 1632-1695. 1687 (1687) Wing C3885; Wing C3883; ESTC R21891 431,436 576

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