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A43631 The naked truth. The second part in several inquiries concerning the canons and ecclesiastical jurisdiction, canonical obedience, convocations, procurations, synodals and visitations : also of the Church of England and church-wardens and the oath of church-wardens and of sacriledge. Hickeringill, Edmund, 1631-1708. 1681 (1681) Wing H1822; ESTC R43249 69,524 40

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