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A61664 An essay on a question relating to divine worship viz. whether it be contrary to the apostolical laws of decency and reverence for a man to have his head covered in the time and place of Gods solemn publick worship? : aff. / by Samuel Stoddon ... Stoddon, Samuel. 1682 (1682) Wing S5712; ESTC R34621 48,463 62

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