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A75417 An answer to an impertinent pamphlet lately set forth by Iohn Spencer. Wherein is refuted the arguments brought for the justification of the lawfulnesse, and universall exercise of every mans gift, publike and private. By a Well-wisher to the reformation. Well-wisher to the reformation. 1642 (1642) Wing A3352; Thomason E135_29; ESTC R12234 28,632 35

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