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A35429 An essay concerning church government out of the excellent writings of Calvin and Beza / by A.C. Cunningham, Alexander.; Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.; Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605. 1689 (1689) Wing C7590; ESTC R24901 4,607 9

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