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A64986 An explicatory catechism: or, An explanation of the assemblies shorter catechism Wherein those principles are enlarged upon especially, which obviate the great and growing errors of Popery; useful for those families that desire to hold fast the form of sound words. Vincent, Thomas, 1634-1678. 1675 (1675) Wing V434; ESTC R220763 119,453 302

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