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A56280 A full and clear exposition of the Protestant rule of faith with an excellent dialogue laying forth the large extent of true Protestant charity against the uncharitable papists. Pulton, A. (Andrew), 1654-1710. 1688 (1688) Wing P4205; ESTC R7815 18,771 21

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