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A85854 Hieraspistes a defence by way of apology for the ministry and ministers of the Church of England : humbly presented to the consciences of all those that excell in virtue. / By John Gauden, D. D. and minister of that Church at Bocking in Essex. Gauden, John, 1605-1662. 1653 (1653) Wing G357; Thomason E214_1; ESTC R7254 690,773 630

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