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A91004 Syneidēsilogia ̇or, The doctrine of conscience, framed according to the points of the catechisme, in the Book of Common-Prayer. / By the Right Reverend Father in God, John Prideaux, late Lord Bishop of Worcester, for the private use of his wife. Prideaux, John, 1578-1650.; N. Y. 1656 (1656) Wing P3436; Thomason E1697_2; ESTC R203209 47,433 193

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