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A75082 The account audited, or the date of the resurrection of the witnesses, pretended to be demonstrated by M. Cary a minister. Examined by a Friend to the Truth and Ministry. Friend to the truth and ministry. 1649 (1649) Wing A169; Thomason E550_21; ESTC R205652 12,283 16

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