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A56123 Truth unvail'd by scripture-light In three parts. Written for the sake of those that desire to behold it in its native beauty. To which is added, an appendix, which the author desires to leave as a legacy to his children. By a despised follower of the blessed Jesus, Robert Prudom. Prudom, Robert. 1699 (1699) Wing P3883; ESTC R218355 94,157 208

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