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A78422 The depths of Satan discovered: or, the Jesuits last design to ruine religion. Being, some observations upon a pamphlet, called, The swords abuse asserted: by John Vernon. Presented to the consideration of the Armie. Citie. Kingdome. / By Philopatrius Philalethes. Cawdrey, Daniel, 1588-1664. 1649 (1649) Wing C1625; Thomason E539_1; ESTC R205694 19,373 34

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