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A45133 An humble vindication of a free admission unto the Lords-Supper published for the ease, support, and satisfaction of tender consciences (otherwise remediless) in our mixt congregations / as it was delivered at two sermons upon the occasion of this solemnity in the weekly labours of Iohn Humfrey ... Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1652 (1652) Wing H3682; ESTC R43272 34,741 95

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