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A26938 How far holinesse is the design of Christianity where the nature of holiness and morality is opened, and the doctrine of justification, imputation of sin and righteousness, &c. partly cleared, and vindicated from abuse : in certain propositions, returned to an unknown person, referring to Mr. Fowlers treatise on this subject / by Richard Baxter. Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1671 (1671) Wing B1282; ESTC R6861 14,037 25

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