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A91526 Jewish hypocrisie, a caveat to the present generation. Wherein is shewn both the false and the true way to a nations or persons compleat happiness, from the sickness and recovery of the Jewish state. Unto which is added a discourse upon Micah 6.8. belonging to the same matter. / By Symon Patrick B.D. minister of the word of God at Batersea in Surrey. Patrick, Simon, 1626-1707. 1660 (1660) Wing P817; Thomason E1751_1; Thomason E1751_2; ESTC R203168 156,691 423

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