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A48758 Pneumat-apologia. Or, An apology for the power & liberty of the Spirit as at first to give a being to, so still to give a blessing by his ordinances. In three sermons preacht at Great Budworth, to some persons of honour, and several of the clergy then present to communicate in reference to the late act. By James Livesey, A.M. & vicar of Budworth. Livesey, James, 1625-1682. 1674 (1674) Wing L2595; ESTC R213711 65,921 192

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