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A29604 Silent meeting, a wonder to the world, yet practised by the apostles and owned by the people of God, scornfully called Quakers Britten, William, d. 1669.; Fox, George, 1624-1691. Concerning gathering in the name of Jesus. 1671 (1671) Wing B4826; ESTC R9144 10,828 17

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