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A81411 A dialogue betvveen a Brovvnist and a schismatick. VVherein is discovered the schismaticks endeavour to bring to confusion the government of church and state in this our kingdom of England. 1643 (1643) Wing D1292; Thomason E92_19; ESTC R12173 3,333 9

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