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A30537 The principles of truth being a declaration of our faith, who are call'd Quakers: whereby all that wants peace with God, may return into their first estate, through the operation of the Light and power of God in the great work of regeneration. Written by E.B. J.C. W.D. H.S. I.P. and A.P. Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662. 1660 (1660) Wing B6018; ESTC R213104 61,291 136

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