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A66440 The pattern of ecclesiastical ordination, or, Apostolick separation being a discourse upon Acts the 13. 4,5 ... / by Edward Wakeman ... Wakeman, Edward. 1664 (1664) Wing W275; ESTC R5294 23,139 44

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