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A86216 A changling no company for lovers of loyaltie, or The subjects lesson in poynt of sacred submission to, and humble complyance with God and the King; wherein confusion is reduced to order, misery to mercy; reproach and shame to freedom and honour. W. H. 1660 (1660) Wing H150; Thomason E1021_4; ESTC R208372 35,158 56

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