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A48298 A justification of set forms of prayer and in special of the liturgy of the Church of England; in answer to, and confutation of Vavasor Powel's Fourteen considerations, against all composed and imposed forms of prayer. By Richard Lewthwat, M.A. and rector of Wethersdale in Suffolk. Lewthwat, Richard. 1679 (1679) Wing L1854; ESTC R217637 51,336 125

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