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A20674 A discourse concerning the abstrusenesse of divine mysteries together with our knowledge of them May 1. 1627. Another touching church-schismes but the unanimity of orthodox professors Feb. 17. 1628. By I.D. Mr of Arts and fellow of Merton Colledge in Oxford. Doughty, John, 1598-1672. 1628 (1628) STC 7072; ESTC S110101 29,744 58

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