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A95789 Hell broke loose: or An history of the Quakers both old and new. Setting forth many of their opinions and practices. Published to antidote Christians against formality in religion and apostasie. By Thomas Underhill citizen of London. Underhill, Thomas. 1660 (1660) Wing U43; Thomason E770_6; ESTC R207275 38,367 59

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