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A28353 The souldiers march to salvation wherein is shewn the lawfulness of voluntary serving upon the assured knowledge of a just cause, how it is lawful and necessary for prest souldiers to obey authority in case of doubting ... Bland, Francis. 1647 (1647) Wing B3156; ESTC R13075 31,824 51

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