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A77398 A brief and plain discussion of that question which of late hath troubled many tender consciences; namely, whether it be lawfull to receive the sacrament of the Lords Supper in those congregations where there is a mixture of some ignorant or prophane persons. 1652 (1652) Wing B4531; Thomason E678_27; ESTC R206806 11,973 16

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