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A80541 A copie of tvvo vvritings sent to the Parliament. The one intituled motions for reforming of the Church of England in this present Parliament: most taken out of Irenaus Philadelphus. The other a humble petition unto the Parliament, for reforming of the Church of England: all taken out of the holy Scriptures. Du Moulin, Lewis, 1606-1680. Motions for reforming the Church of England in this present Parliament. 1641 (1641) Wing C6235; Thomason E238_12; ESTC R2679 18,517 27

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