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A34735 The counter-plot, or, The close conspiracy of atheism and schism opened and so defeated and the doctrine and duty of evangelical obedience or Christian loyalty thereby asserted / by a real member of this most envy'd as most admired, because, best reformed Protestant Church of England. Real member of this most envy'd, as, most admired, because, best reformed Protestant Church of England. 1680 (1680) Wing C6522; ESTC R10658 41,680 44

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