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A04128 Seven questions of the sabbath briefly disputed, after the manner of the schooles Wherein such cases, and scruples, as are incident to this subject, are cleared, and resolved, by Gilbert Ironside B.D. Ironside, Gilbert, 1588-1671. 1637 (1637) STC 14268; ESTC S107435 185,984 324

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