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A63878 Ebdomas embolimaios a supplement to the eniautos, or course of sermons for the whole year : being seven sermons explaining the nature of faith and obedience in relation to God and the ecclesiastical and secular powers respectively / all that have been preached and published (since the restauration) by the Right Reverend Father in God Jeremy, Lord Bishop of Down and Connor ; to which is adjoyned, his Advice to the clergy of his diocese.; Eniautos. Supplement Taylor, Jeremy, 1613-1667. 1663 (1663) Wing T328; ESTC R14098 185,928 452

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