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A30298 An essay to revive the necessity of the ancient charity and piety wherein God's right in our estates and our obligations to maintain his service, religion, and charity is demonstrated and defended against the pretences of covetousness and appropriation : in two discourses written to a person of honour and vertue / by George Burghope. G. B. (George Burghope) 1695 (1695) Wing B5732; ESTC R26568 69,015 226

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