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A40954 Truth exalted and deceit abased, or, A discovery of the false Christs and false prophets spoken of in the 7th and 24th chapters of Matthew shewing also when they came, and how they may be known, to the end that all honest people may be aware of them ... : also, here is something concerning the practice and doctrine of the R. F. (Richard Farnworth), d. 1666. 1658 (1658) Wing F512A; ESTC R18557 34,062 47

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