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A37480 Compulsion of conscience condemned wherein is plainly demonstrated how inconsistent it is with Scripture, the fundamental laws of England, and common equity &c. / by Tho. De-Laune ... De Laune, Thomas, d. 1685. 1683 (1683) Wing D890; ESTC R8872 35,062 47

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