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A35851 The word of the Lord to his church and holy assembly regenerated and born again of the righteous seed, which the Lord hath blessed : to whom this is sent to be carefully and distinctly read, in the fear of the Lord, when they are met together, in the light of the convenant of the most high God. Dewsbury, William, 1621-1688. 1666 (1666) Wing D1284; ESTC R36092 7,632 11

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