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B05065 A true representation of Presbyterian government, wherein a short and clear account is given of the principles of them that owne it. The common objections against it answered, and some other things opened that concern it in the present circumstances. / By a friend to that interest. Rule, Gilbert, 1629?-1701. 1690 (1690) Wing R2229A; ESTC R182954 15,429 16

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