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A48300 Something by way of testimony concerning Clement Lake of Crediton in Devonshire with something he wrote in his life time by way of answer unto John Flavell, independent preacher of Dartmouth. Lake, CLement, d. 1689.; Flavel, John, 1630?-1691. 1692 (1692) Wing L186; ESTC R32449 16,488 34

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