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A95721 Church reformation, a discourse pointing at some vanities in divine service. Delivered in two sermons at Bridgnorth: Sept. 30. 1660. Being the Lords Day; and the time of the assizes held there for the county of Salop. By Mich: Thomas, rector of Stockton in the same county. Thomas, Michael, rector of Stockton. 1661 (1661) Wing T968; Thomason E1055_17; ESTC R203930 25,323 52

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