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A90715 The lawfulness of the celebration of Christs birth-day debated, in case it be annnally [sic] known or not known. Discussed by Scripture, and consequence of Scripture; and many objections answered, and refuted by reasons. By George Palmer, wel-willer to a particular and solemn joyous-thankfulness to God, for his several special mercies in Christ; by way of gradation. Palmer, George, b. 1596 or 7. 1648 (1648) Wing P228; Thomason E476_10; ESTC R204341 11,240 16

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