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A31498 Certain observations, vpon the new league or covenant as it was explained by a divine of the new assembly, in a congregation at London / written and sent unto him in a letter by some of his auditors, with copy of the said covenant. Divine of the New Assembly. 1643 (1643) Wing C1714; ESTC R7542 25,539 83

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