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A67379
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A defense of the Christian Sabbath in answer to a treatise of Mr. Tho. Bampfield pleading for Saturday-sabbath / by John Wallis.
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Wallis, John, 1616-1703.
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1692
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Wing W569; ESTC R2541
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