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A51142 The trve Protestant sovldier fighting valiantly under truths banner, and by the glorious light of Gods word overthrowing the strongest bulwarkes, and subtle stratagems of the Church of Rome. By Hamnet Warde. Monginot, François, 1569-1637.; Ward, Hamnet. 1642 (1642) Wing M2418; ESTC R27120 26,961 42

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