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A44609 Scotland pulling down the gates of Rome, or, Christ against Antichrist, the Lambs friends against the Dragons followers containing first, Christs herauld proclaiming his second coming, in allarum to most kingdoms of Europe, from the late presaging comet which appeared, December 1680 and January 1681, and now in August 82 ... : secondly, the popish confessions and catechisms, lately dispersed, and their damnable principles examined ... Houschone, William. 1683 (1683) Wing H2944; ESTC R4446 18,854 31

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