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A97211 The Jevvs Sabbath antiquated, and the Lords Day instituted by divine authority. Or, The change of the Sabbath from the last to the first day of the week, asserted and maintained by Scripture-arguments, and testimonies of the best antiquity; with a refutation of sundry objections raised against it. The sum of all comprized in seven positions. By Edm. Warren minister of the Gospel in Colchester. Imprimatur, Edm. Calamy. Warren, Edmund, minister of the Gospel in Colchester. 1659 (1659) Wing W955; Thomason E986_26; ESTC R204006 221,695 275

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