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A61010 The Bishop of Exons Caution to his diocese against false doctrines delivered in a sermon at Truro in Cornwall at his primary visitation. Sparrow, Anthony, 1612-1685. 1669 (1669) Wing S4822; ESTC R31955 10,922 20

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