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A77379 A Catechisme for communicants. Set forth for the benefit of the willing to be well prepared for the receiving of that great mystery of the Lords Supper. / By A wel-willer [sic] unto all the children and servants in this great citie, and the suburbs, but most especially those of the parish of Dunstans East, London. Bridges, Walter. 1645 (1645) Wing B4483C; ESTC R173262 50,770 119

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