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A85035 A triple reconciler stating the controversies whether ministers have an exclusive power of communicants from the Sacrament. Any persons unordained may lawfully preach. The Lords prayer ought not to be used by all Christians. By Thomas Fuller, B.D. Fuller, Thomas, 1608-1661. 1654 (1654) Wing F2472; Thomason E1441_2; ESTC R202064 51,442 150

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