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A30554 The true Christian religion again discovered after the long and dark night of apostacy, which hath overshadowed the whole world for many ages ... by a friend to all people, especially them that feares God, and loves righteousness. Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662. 1658 (1658) Wing B6044; ESTC R213868 19,745 24

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