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A13819 Saint Peters rocke vnder which title is deciphered the faith of Peter, the foundation of the church, Christs sacrificehood, and the comfort of the holy Spirit. Done by Alexander Top Gent. Top, Alexander. 1597 (1597) STC 24122; ESTC S102450 49,647 124

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