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A26986 Pneumatou diakonia, or, Gospel-churches a standing ordinance of Jesus Christ to continue to his next personal glorious coming, plainly proved : objections particularly answer'd / by an unworthy servant ... R.B. Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1682 (1682) Wing B1348; ESTC R30216 105,872 154

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