Selected quad for the lemma: judgement_n
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A50212
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The judgment of several eminent divines of the congregational vvay concerning a pastors power occasionally to exert ministerial acts in another church besides that which is his own particular flock.
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Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.
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Wing M1223; ESTC R41439
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