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A66289 The principles of the Christian religion explained in a brief commentary upon the church catechism. By William Wake, D.D. rector of St. James Westminster, and Chaplain in Ordinary to His Majesty. Wake, William, 1657-1737. 1699 (1699) Wing W258; ESTC R217651 113,834 200

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