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A39375 A vindication of the doctrine concerning the light within, against the objections of George Keith, in his book, entituled, The deism of W. Penn, and his brethren expos'd by Edmvnd Elys. Elys, Edmund, ca. 1634-ca. 1707. 1699 (1699) Wing E698; ESTC R19149 4,033 9

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