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A29217 A form of sound words, or a brief family catechisme containing the cheif heads of Christian religion. (Fitted for the weakest capacities.) Together with some arguments against atheisme. By J.B. a minister of the Church of England Brandon, John, b. 1644 or 5. 1682 (1682) Wing B4249B; ESTC R213088 27,920 76

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