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A92864 Scripture a perfect rule for church-government delivered in a sermon at Margarets Westminster, before sundry of the House of Commons. By William Seigwich [sic] minister in Farnham in Essex. Published according to order. Sedgwick, William, 1609 or 10-1669? 1643 (1643) Wing S2388; Thomason E79_21; ESTC R12112 29,267 42

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