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A66774 A prophesie written long since for this yeare, 1641 wherein prelate-policie is proved to be folly : as also, many notable passages concerning the fall of some great church-men / written by a modern poet. Wither, George, 1588-1667. 1641 (1641) Wing W3182A; ESTC R11664 44,260 90

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