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A60972 Davvnings of light wherein the true interest of reformation is opened in generall, and in particular, in this kingdome for the establishment of weaker judgements, and many other things impartially hinted, to a further discovery of truth and light in many of our present controversies : with some maximes of reformation / by John Saltmarsh ... Saltmarsh, John, d. 1647. 1646 (1646) Wing S477; ESTC R40634 39,746 130

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