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A62285 A serious inquiry into the means of an happy union, or, What reformation is necessary to prevent popery and to avert God's judgments from the nation written upon the occasion of the fast, and humbly offered to the consideration of the Parliament by William Saywell. Saywell, William, 1643-1701. 1681 (1681) Wing S805; ESTC R25119 28,144 52

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