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A57955 A vindication of the baptized churches from the calumnies of Mr. Michael Harrison, of Potters Pury in Northampton-shire. Being an answer to his two books, intituled, Infant baptism God's ordinance. By William Russel, M.D. A lover of primitive Christianity. Russel, William, d. 1702. 1697 (1697) Wing R2360A; ESTC R218555 79,105 138

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